George O’Neill
@georgeoneill.bsky.social
Trying to make a difference for families and young people facing homelessness at the Cardinal Hume Centre. Trying this out as the other place got a bit tawdry.
👇🏻Costs taxpayers a billion, individual councils millions and makes private landlords increasing profits. All while sustaining a system that creates trauma, hardship & poverty for children. We need more housing, yes, but we also need far better support for homeless families caught up in this mess.
Private firms making millions from 'hidden homelessness' crisis
Councils have spent at least £1.6bn on temporary accommodation in the last five years
inews.co.uk
February 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
👇🏻Costs taxpayers a billion, individual councils millions and makes private landlords increasing profits. All while sustaining a system that creates trauma, hardship & poverty for children. We need more housing, yes, but we also need far better support for homeless families caught up in this mess.
👇🏻yes, the rising number of rough sleepers and the growing number of young people impacted should be a source of national shame. Well done to New Horizons for shining a light on the plight of those caught up in this crisis.
‘A source of national shame’: shelters in England turn young people away as number of rough sleepers soar
‘A source of national shame’: shelters in England turn young people away as number of rough sleepers soar
Charities across the country highlight the rising demand for emergency accommodation as costs spiral to care for those most in need
Holly Udobang is packing the last bag: a sleeping mat, gloves, woolly hat, waterproof poncho, hand warmers. It’s the sort…
www.theguardian.com
February 23, 2025 at 1:40 PM
👇🏻yes, the rising number of rough sleepers and the growing number of young people impacted should be a source of national shame. Well done to New Horizons for shining a light on the plight of those caught up in this crisis.