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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 13h

The team are hard at work preparing for tomorrow's NI Homelessness Conference. We're looking forward to seeing you there! #NIHC25

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 5d

This summer we visited Hosford at @East Belfast Mission. From hostel support to the 240 Inclusion Hub, staff help with housing, wellbeing & skills. Inspiring work linking clients to community despite pressures.

Learn more: homelessconnect.org/hosford/ #HomelessConnect #CommunitySupport

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 8d

Last chance to register for #NIHC2025! Join leading experts on 9 Oct for a day of keynotes, panels & workshops tackling homelessness. Last remaining tickets. Book now: homelessconnect.org/ni-homelessn...

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 15d

How can lived experience help address health inequalities in homelessness? Hear ADRC’s groundbreaking research shaped by those who’ve lived it. 📅 9 Oct, St Comgall’s. Book: homelessconnect.org/ni-homelessn... #NIHC2025

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 16d

We visited Mindwise Inverary House, celebrating 50 years of supporting people with mental health challenges. A new Tenancy Bridge Building role will ease the move to independent living. Staff also access training & advocacy via our Frontline Learning Network. Learn more: bit.ly/46jztEU

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 22d

Nicola McCrudden, CEO of Homeless Connect, told the Belfast Telegraph: “Rising homelessness is an obvious sign that past failures to tackle housing need has caught up with us… The societal & monetary costs of failing to build enough social housing continue to mount.”

Read more: bit.ly/46DmjUC

Stormont must raise its ambition if it is to tackle the scourge of homelessness: MLA

An MLA has said Stormont must raise its ambition after it was revealed that just 41 new social homes have been started while homelessness more than doubles in the last ten years.

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 28d

Mark Baillie & Nikki McConville represented @homelessconnect.bsky.social at the Secretary of State’s Garden Party at Hillsborough Castle, joining others recognised for their impact across NI communities.

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 29d

This afternoon the All Party Group on #Homelessness met to hear from officials on the fifth Interdepartmental Homelessness Action Plan (IDHAP). You can read more about the session on our website here

homelessconnect.org/apg-on-homel...

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · Sep 4

One month to go until the NI Homelessness Conference 2025 at St Comgall’s, West Belfast.

Expect expert panels, practical workshops, and the chance to connect with colleagues from across NI, the UK & Europe.

📅 9 Oct | 🎟️ Book now: homelessconnect.org/ni-homelessn...
#NIHC25 #Housing #NIEvents

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fareshareni.bsky.social @fareshareni.bsky.social · Aug 28

On 25 Sept, join our free webinar to learn how your charity, school, or community group can access surplus food through FareShare.

Support your services, cut costs, and help feed vulnerable people across NI.

Register here 👉 homelessconnect.org/event/feedin...

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · Aug 21

The housing crisis in NI is worsening, with over 32,000 households now facing homelessness, up 136% in the last decade. Without urgent funding for social housing, more families will be left behind.

Full statement from Homeless Connect: bit.ly/41iUnm9

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · Aug 19

NI Homelessness Conference panel spotlight: Innovative Approaches to Homelessness with Freek Spinnewijn (FEANTSA) & Maggie Brunjes (Homeless Network Scotland). Two leaders, one goal: ending homelessness. Join us 9 Oct, St Comgall’s. Book now: homelessconnect.org/ni-homelessn... #NIHC2025

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · Aug 14

NI Homelessness Conference - 9 Oct

Why attend? Because ending homelessness needs more than good intentions. It needs joined-up thinking.

📍 Big issues, honest conversations
🧠 Learn from lived experience & sector leaders
🤝 Connect, share, act

Book now: bit.ly/45s7pAl

#NIHC25 #Housing #NIEvents

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · Aug 8

Violence against women and girls is a homelessness issue.
At our conference workshop, we’ll hear from:

– NIHE
– Women’s Aid
– I-SPHERE

Explore how services can respond more safely and effectively.

🗓️ 9 Oct | homelessconnect.org/ni-homelessn...

#HomelessConnect #VAWG #HomelessnessConference

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · Aug 5

🚨 The NI Homelessness Conference 2025 tackles some of the biggest issues facing our sector:

⚕️Overdose Prevention Facilities
🏡Housing allocations reform
🧔‍♀️Violence against women & girls
📦Migration & homelessness in Europe

Book tickets @HomelessConnect

9 Oct | Belfast | homelessconnect.org

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · Aug 1

Thanks to Cheryl Brownlee MLA for meeting with us this week to discuss housing and homelessness issues.

We’re continuing to meet with MLAs across parties to push for meaningful reform and investment in prevention.

#Housing #Homelessness #NIAssembly #EndHomelessness

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · Jul 31

We submitted our response to the NI Homelessness Prevention Bill.

We support extending prevention support from 28 to 60+ days, but it’s time for a full, independent review of homelessness law in NI. Our response here - bit.ly/3HexyJn

#Homelessness #NIAssembly #HousingReform

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · Jul 28

Thanks to @davidhoneyford.bsky.social for meeting with us in Lisburn this morning. We discussed key housing and homelessness issues in Lagan Valley. Homeless Connect is committed to leading change and working with policymakers to find lasting solutions.

#Homelessness #Housing #NIHousing

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · Jul 23

Mark Baillie from Homeless Connect is speaking at “Weathering the Storm” @ Féile an Phobail.

A panel discussion on housing & homelessness with Ark Housing, NIFHA & NIHE.

🗓 7 Aug | ⏰ 11AM | 📍 St Mary’s, Falls Rd

Questions? [email protected]

#Homelessness #NIHousing #Féile2024 #SocialHousing

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · Jul 15

Our Head of Policy and Programmes @markbaillie89.bsky.social was on UTV Live tonight in a piece by Rory O'regan talking about the impact of the national insurance changes on the #homelessness sector here in NI. You can watch the short interview here- www.itv.com/news/utv/202...

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · Jul 11

Job Opportunity – Bank Worker

Extern are hiring at MUST Hostel in Cookstown! Support people aged 18–65 who are homeless or at risk.

💷 £12.60/hr + £83.36 sleep-ins
🕒 Flexible hours

Make a real difference in your community.

Apply now: bit.ly/44SVHhv

#JobsNI #CareWork #SocialCareJobs

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · Jul 10

Extern are hiring – Key Worker!

Join MUST Hostel in Cookstown, supporting homeless adults aged 18–65. Full-time, permanent role.

💼 £25,614–£31,325
🌙 Sleep-ins: £83.36
🕒 40 hrs/week

Make a difference today.

🔗 bit.ly/3IdJ2gy

#NIJobs #HomelessSupport #CookstownJobs

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · Jul 10

We need your help!
Shape the future of our training and events!
Take our quick survey (closes July 11th, 12noon) to tell us what you want to learn. This is your last chance to have your say!
Your feedback will decide our next moves!
Click here: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/5vU7ved8ey

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · Jul 2

We are delighted to announce that early bird booking for our NI Homelessness Conference is now open on our website!
The Conference is taking place on Thursday 9 October. It will be held at St Colmgall's in Belfast. Book by Friday 1 August for a 10% discount! homelessconnect.org/ni-homelessn...

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · Jul 1

Help us shape the future of training and events! We'd love to hear your views. Take Our Training Needs Survey, it will only take a few minutes to complete - closing 12noon on the 11th July!

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