by Learning and Development | 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 Learning and Development | 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...
by Niall Bakewell | Aug 31, 2022 | Homeless Connect Visits to Frontline Service Providers, News
On 27 July 2022 Nicola, Mark and I visited Centenary House and Calder Fountain Lifehouse, right in the heart of Belfast city centre. Centenary House is a hostel owned and run by the Salvation Army, while the adjoining Calder Fountain includes self-contained flats run...
by Policy | Jul 29, 2022 | Homeless Connect Visits to Frontline Service Providers, News, Uncategorized
On Wednesday 19 July, Nicola McCrudden and I took a trip to the northwest to visit the North West Methodist Mission and hear more about their work in Derry. After getting lost (my fault), we were welcomed by Liam Milligan, CEO of the Mission; James Jennings, the...
by Niall Bakewell | Jul 26, 2022 | Homeless Connect Visits to Frontline Service Providers, News
On Tuesday 18 July, we had the opportunity to visit Extern’s Ormeau Centre on Waring Street in Belfast. We were greeted by John Muldoon, the housing and harm reduction co-ordinator at the centre. John has worked in the Ormeau Centre for eight years. In our...
by Policy | Jul 20, 2022 | Homeless Connect Visits to Frontline Service Providers, News
On July 8, I had the opportunity to pay a visit to Causeway and Mid Ulster Women’s Aid to hear about the work they do. It was a real pleasure to meet with Sharon Burnett, the CEO of Causeway and Mid Ulster Women’s Aid, and to see the residential facilities they have...
