Now here’s a great idea – a coat that converts into a sleeping bag that could make a night on the streets a little less horrendous. The coat is the brainchild of an American charity, The Empowerment Plan (TEP), a not-for-profit organisation based in Detroit, Michigan. Not only that – the company also helps homeless […]
https://seftonsupportedhousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SSHG_Logo_RGB.png00Jamie Leeminghttps://seftonsupportedhousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SSHG_Logo_RGB.pngJamie Leeming2016-12-21 14:43:582020-02-25 15:44:01When Is A Coat Not A Coat? When It’s A Sleeping Bag!
Bosco House has been chosen as one of three projects to go forward this month to the public vote in the Tesco/Groundwork ‘Bags of Help’ fund. The fund was set up by Tesco earlier this year following the 5p charge that was imposed on plastic shopping bags. But instead of just pocketing the cash, Tesco […]
https://seftonsupportedhousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SSHG_Logo_RGB.png00Jamie Leeminghttps://seftonsupportedhousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SSHG_Logo_RGB.pngJamie Leeming2016-12-13 23:10:382016-12-13 23:10:38Bosco In The Public Vote For Tesco Bags Of Help Funding
Everton’s Under 23 Manager David Unsworth and his squad have launched a fundraising campaign to support young people on the brink of homelessness. The campaign, ‘Home is Where the Heart Is’, will see them work throughout the season to reach a target of £230,000 to fund and develop a supported living initiative for young people […]
https://seftonsupportedhousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SSHG_Logo_RGB.png00Jamie Leeminghttps://seftonsupportedhousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SSHG_Logo_RGB.pngJamie Leeming2016-12-13 23:09:402020-02-25 15:44:24Everton FC To Raise Money To Help Prevent Homelessness
For the past twenty years every holiday season the charity Dogs Trust brings some festive cheer for homeless dogs through its Hope Project, and this Xmas will be no exception. They will be distributing hampers of coats, blankets, collars, leads, treats and toys, to dogs and their owners. The Dogs Trust set up the Hope […]
https://seftonsupportedhousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SSHG_Logo_RGB.png00Jamie Leeminghttps://seftonsupportedhousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SSHG_Logo_RGB.pngJamie Leeming2016-12-13 23:08:162016-12-13 23:08:16The Dogs Trust Spreads Xmas Joy
Three homeless people have died in the last 10 days – two men died in a fire while trying to keep warm at a derelict building in Manchester and last Tuesday a 30-year-old man froze to death in a Birmingham car park. The annual count of rough sleepers, carried out by 44 English authorities and […]
Research conducted by the homeless charity Shelter reveals that more than a quarter of a million people are homeless in England. According to the BBC, researchers used data from four sets of official 2016 statistics to compile what it describes as a “conservative” total. The figures show homelessness hotspots outside London, with high rates in […]
https://seftonsupportedhousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SSHG_Logo_RGB.png00Jamie Leeminghttps://seftonsupportedhousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SSHG_Logo_RGB.pngJamie Leeming2016-12-05 21:09:482016-12-05 21:09:48Shock Figures Reveal A Quarter Of A Million People Are Homeless
A Scottish social enterprise company, Social Bite, has announced plans to expand its work with the homeless by building a village for homeless people in Granton, Edinburgh. The plan is to construct ten purpose-built houses and create a model to end the cycle of homelessness. In partnership with EDI Group and City of Edinburgh Council, […]
https://seftonsupportedhousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SSHG_Logo_RGB.png00Jamie Leeminghttps://seftonsupportedhousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SSHG_Logo_RGB.pngJamie Leeming2016-12-05 21:09:072016-12-05 21:09:07Scotland To Build The First Homeless Village
A slope that was put on to the steps of a Liverpool building to deter rough sleepers has been partially removed. It is thought the slope was partially destroyed on Sunday evening – but it is not yet known who is responsible for causing the damage. The owners of the former Bank of England building […]
Two homeless people who had been trying to keep warm in freezing conditions have died after a fire ripped through a building in Manchester’s Chinatown. It is thought that the two men were homeless and may have lit a fire to keep warm. The huge fire began at about 2.15am and, at its peak, the […]
https://seftonsupportedhousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SSHG_Logo_RGB.png00Jamie Leeminghttps://seftonsupportedhousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SSHG_Logo_RGB.pngJamie Leeming2016-11-28 16:48:102020-02-25 15:45:23Two Homeless People Die In Manchester Fire
There will be plenty of festive cheer for the residents at Bosco House this Christmas. The festivities kick off with our annual carol concert on Tuesday 20th of December at 7.00pm. Father Duggan will talk about Bosco community and welcome participation from everyone. The sisters will help out and ask people to do some readings […]
https://seftonsupportedhousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SSHG_Logo_RGB.png00Jamie Leeminghttps://seftonsupportedhousing.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/SSHG_Logo_RGB.pngJamie Leeming2016-11-22 16:50:062016-11-22 16:50:06A Merry Christmas At Bosco House
When Is A Coat Not A Coat? When It’s A Sleeping Bag!
/in News /by Jamie LeemingNow here’s a great idea – a coat that converts into a sleeping bag that could make a night on the streets a little less horrendous. The coat is the brainchild of an American charity, The Empowerment Plan (TEP), a not-for-profit organisation based in Detroit, Michigan. Not only that – the company also helps homeless […]
Bosco In The Public Vote For Tesco Bags Of Help Funding
/in News /by Jamie LeemingBosco House has been chosen as one of three projects to go forward this month to the public vote in the Tesco/Groundwork ‘Bags of Help’ fund. The fund was set up by Tesco earlier this year following the 5p charge that was imposed on plastic shopping bags. But instead of just pocketing the cash, Tesco […]
Everton FC To Raise Money To Help Prevent Homelessness
/in News /by Jamie LeemingEverton’s Under 23 Manager David Unsworth and his squad have launched a fundraising campaign to support young people on the brink of homelessness. The campaign, ‘Home is Where the Heart Is’, will see them work throughout the season to reach a target of £230,000 to fund and develop a supported living initiative for young people […]
The Dogs Trust Spreads Xmas Joy
/in News /by Jamie LeemingFor the past twenty years every holiday season the charity Dogs Trust brings some festive cheer for homeless dogs through its Hope Project, and this Xmas will be no exception. They will be distributing hampers of coats, blankets, collars, leads, treats and toys, to dogs and their owners. The Dogs Trust set up the Hope […]
As Winter Bites, Tragedy Strikes
/in News /by Jamie LeemingThree homeless people have died in the last 10 days – two men died in a fire while trying to keep warm at a derelict building in Manchester and last Tuesday a 30-year-old man froze to death in a Birmingham car park. The annual count of rough sleepers, carried out by 44 English authorities and […]
Shock Figures Reveal A Quarter Of A Million People Are Homeless
/in News /by Jamie LeemingResearch conducted by the homeless charity Shelter reveals that more than a quarter of a million people are homeless in England. According to the BBC, researchers used data from four sets of official 2016 statistics to compile what it describes as a “conservative” total. The figures show homelessness hotspots outside London, with high rates in […]
Scotland To Build The First Homeless Village
/in News /by Jamie LeemingA Scottish social enterprise company, Social Bite, has announced plans to expand its work with the homeless by building a village for homeless people in Granton, Edinburgh. The plan is to construct ten purpose-built houses and create a model to end the cycle of homelessness. In partnership with EDI Group and City of Edinburgh Council, […]
Controversial Anti-homeless Slope Removed
/in News /by Jamie LeemingA slope that was put on to the steps of a Liverpool building to deter rough sleepers has been partially removed. It is thought the slope was partially destroyed on Sunday evening – but it is not yet known who is responsible for causing the damage. The owners of the former Bank of England building […]
Two Homeless People Die In Manchester Fire
/in News /by Jamie LeemingTwo homeless people who had been trying to keep warm in freezing conditions have died after a fire ripped through a building in Manchester’s Chinatown. It is thought that the two men were homeless and may have lit a fire to keep warm. The huge fire began at about 2.15am and, at its peak, the […]
A Merry Christmas At Bosco House
/in News /by Jamie LeemingThere will be plenty of festive cheer for the residents at Bosco House this Christmas. The festivities kick off with our annual carol concert on Tuesday 20th of December at 7.00pm. Father Duggan will talk about Bosco community and welcome participation from everyone. The sisters will help out and ask people to do some readings […]