by Policy | Mar 14, 2024 | News
On Thursday 14 March 2024, the Department for Communities published the latest edition of its homelessness bulletin. This publication includes the latest statistics on homelessness in NI. The statistics continue to show a worsening picture, especially when it comes to...
by Policy | Feb 8, 2024 | News
Homeless Connect, the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA) and Housing Rights have collectively welcomed the recent appointment of Gordon Lyons as the Minister for Communities. The cohort have jointly...
by Policy | Dec 12, 2023 | News
On Thursday 7th December, Homeless Connect marked our 40th anniversary with a special event at Crumlin Road Gaol. Joined by many of our members, colleagues, organisations and local MLAs, the event celebrated the incredible work of the homelessness sector in supporting...
by Policy | Dec 5, 2023 | News
On Thursday 30th November, the board of Homeless Connect elected Maria Jennings CBE to serve as its Chairperson. She takes over the role from Liam Milligan, CEO of the Northwest Methodist Mission. Maria has been a member of the board since 2020. Prior to taking early...
by Policy | Sep 5, 2023 | News
On Tuesday September 5, the APG on Homelessness received a briefing from officials from the Department for Communities on the development of the Year 4 Interdepartmental Homelessness Action Plan (known as IDHAP). The IDHAP The Action Plan is an important strategic...
