by Policy | Dec 12, 2024 | News
Press Release Over 5,300 children living in temporary accommodation in the run-up to Christmas The Department for Communities released the latest edition of its homelessness bulletin this morning. The statistics show that in November 2024, 5,378 children were living...
by Policy | Dec 3, 2024 | News
Homelessness Awareness Week will shed light on the deepening homelessness crisis across Northern Ireland. Recent statistics have revealed the devastating impact homelessness is having on our society and the urgent need for change. The number of households with...
by Policy | Oct 31, 2024 | News
Change Most people dislike change, as humans we prefer the known to the unknown. A healthy routine can enable a person to function throughout the day. We re-watch our favourite shows on Netflix and re-read novels as a source of comfort – because we know how it ends....
by judah@tdrnetworks.com | Oct 14, 2024 | News
What is Homelessness Awareness Week? Homelessness Awareness Week (HAW) is a week of social, educational and awareness raising events which aims to raise awareness of the reality of homelessness in Northern Ireland. HAW is facilitated by Homeless Connect, the...
by Policy | Oct 10, 2024 | News
Leading homelessness charity calls for sustained funding to end the crisis locally on World Homeless Day Over 150 delegates are meeting at Riddell Hall in south Belfast today to discuss the deepening homelessness crisis and to examine practices and approaches that are...
by Policy | Sep 24, 2024 | News, Uncategorized
On 24 September, Grainia Long, the Chief Executive of the Housing Executive, briefed the All Party Group on Homelessness. In her presentation, Ms Long outlined the major challenges this society is facing when it comes to homelessness as well as some of the steps the...
by Policy | Sep 19, 2024 | News
Blue Light Card, the nation’s leading discount provider for the emergency services, NHS, social care sector and armed forces, announced today that it is welcoming the homelessness workforce into its community. As part of Blue Light Card’s ongoing commitment to social...
by Policy | Sep 5, 2024 | News
On Thursday 5 September, the Northern Ireland Executive agreed a draft Programme for Government. The draft programme included nine key priorities including: To provide more social, affordable and sustainable housing Nicola McCrudden, CEO of Homeless Connect, said: We...
by manage | Sep 3, 2024 | Homeless Connect Visits to Frontline Service Providers
A Visit to MACS Housing Support Services and Floating Support Services, Downpatrick During the summer months, Homeless Connect regularly engages in service visits with member organisations. These visits allow us to meet directly with staff working across the sector...
by manage | Aug 21, 2024 | Homeless Connect Visits to Frontline Service Providers
A Visit to The Cedar Foundation’s Adult Regional Floating Support (Disabilities – Belfast and South Eastern) and Elderly People Floating Support Service (Downpatrick/Lisburn/Newtownards) During the summer months, Homeless Connect regularly engages in service...
