We like a story with a happy ending. So, when a homeless woman who was dismissed as “crazy” finally proved that she really was owed more than £75,000 by the US government, cheers broke out here at SSHG headquarters. Apparently, Wanda Witter, who is 80 years old, lived on the streets for 12 years, dragging […]
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 Leeming2016-09-06 10:26:042020-02-25 15:50:57Homeless Woman Finally Gets The Pension She Was Entitled To
The bee colony at Bosco House arrived two weeks ago and the first check on their progress took place yesterday. They are settling in nicely in their new home and are perfectly happy buzzing around the Bosco garden! Under the watchful eye of bee expert Andrea Ku, garden volunteers Alan, Linda and Paul were shown […]
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 Leeming2016-08-30 13:22:472016-08-30 13:22:47Bosco Bees Are Settling In Nicely!
Liverpool City Council is launching a new forum to tackle homelessness and reduce rough sleeping in the city. Mark Langshaw, writing in Your Move, Liverpool’s guide to property and culture, reports that meetings will take place twice a year and anyone is welcome to attend, whether they have been affected by homelessness or simply have […]
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 Leeming2016-08-30 13:21:122016-08-30 13:22:11New Forum To Tackle Homelessness in Liverpool
A report by the Communities And Local Government Select Committee says that homeless people are too often “badly treated” by councils and they should have a legal duty to give meaningful support. Homelessness is increasing, with a shortage of social housing and the prohibitive cost of renting in the private sector to blame. However, councils […]
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 Leeming2016-08-23 11:54:452016-08-23 11:54:45MPs Slam Local Councils Over Homelessness
A homeless man has left a note on the shutters of a shop – apologising and thanking staff for allowing him to sleep there. The note was found in Preston, where a major crackdown on homeless people has been launched. Beginning with “Sorry”, the note was left outside Scotts designer clothes store and signed by […]
Venus is looking to recruit a team to work alongside women in Sefton whose children have been removed into care. The new project, Step Together, will support women to address their needs and challenges to hopefully reduce ongoing incidences of repeat proceedings. Funding for Step Together is from the Big Lottery, Women and Girls Initiative. […]
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 Leeming2016-08-15 09:14:112016-08-15 09:14:11Exciting New Job Opportunities At Venus
Twelve young volunteers from the National Citizens Service (NCS) got busy in the Bosco garden last week, helping to clear weeds and rubbish, washing pots, and generally making the place look much tidier. The National Citizen Service is open to all 16- and 17-year-olds in England. It helps them build their skills for work and […]
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 Leeming2016-08-15 09:11:092016-08-15 09:11:09Young Citizens Help Out In The Bosco Garden
An innovative scheme in South America is making houses out of recycled plastic. And not just any old plastic – it’s the stuff that’s hard to recycle! The new business, Conceptos Plásticos, transforms plastic and rubber waste into permanent and temporary housing, shelters, classrooms and community halls. Not only does this divert waste from landfills, it […]
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 Leeming2016-08-15 09:10:252020-02-25 15:52:42Plastic ‘Lego Houses’ To Help The Homeless
The 6th Annual General Meeting of the Bosco Society was held at the new Bosco Lodge on Friday July 29th, with the Chairman of the board, Alan Matthews, throwing down a challenge to politicians – “Make me redundant!” The open-day at Bosco Lodge saw visitors taking a tour of the new premises and chatting to […]
It used to be said that we could all be just three month’s salary away from losing our homes – but that idea has been drastically upgraded. According to research by Shelter, more than one in three families in England are only a monthly pay packet away from losing their homes because many households have […]
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 Leeming2016-08-09 16:44:292016-08-09 16:44:29A Third Of Families Are Just One Paycheck Away From Homelessness
Homeless Woman Finally Gets The Pension She Was Entitled To
/in News /by Jamie LeemingWe like a story with a happy ending. So, when a homeless woman who was dismissed as “crazy” finally proved that she really was owed more than £75,000 by the US government, cheers broke out here at SSHG headquarters. Apparently, Wanda Witter, who is 80 years old, lived on the streets for 12 years, dragging […]
Bosco Bees Are Settling In Nicely!
/in News /by Jamie LeemingThe bee colony at Bosco House arrived two weeks ago and the first check on their progress took place yesterday. They are settling in nicely in their new home and are perfectly happy buzzing around the Bosco garden! Under the watchful eye of bee expert Andrea Ku, garden volunteers Alan, Linda and Paul were shown […]
New Forum To Tackle Homelessness in Liverpool
/in News /by Jamie LeemingLiverpool City Council is launching a new forum to tackle homelessness and reduce rough sleeping in the city. Mark Langshaw, writing in Your Move, Liverpool’s guide to property and culture, reports that meetings will take place twice a year and anyone is welcome to attend, whether they have been affected by homelessness or simply have […]
MPs Slam Local Councils Over Homelessness
/in News /by Jamie LeemingA report by the Communities And Local Government Select Committee says that homeless people are too often “badly treated” by councils and they should have a legal duty to give meaningful support. Homelessness is increasing, with a shortage of social housing and the prohibitive cost of renting in the private sector to blame. However, councils […]
Rough Sleeper Leaves A ‘Thank You’ Note Outside Shop
/in News /by Jamie LeemingA homeless man has left a note on the shutters of a shop – apologising and thanking staff for allowing him to sleep there. The note was found in Preston, where a major crackdown on homeless people has been launched. Beginning with “Sorry”, the note was left outside Scotts designer clothes store and signed by […]
Exciting New Job Opportunities At Venus
/in News /by Jamie LeemingVenus is looking to recruit a team to work alongside women in Sefton whose children have been removed into care. The new project, Step Together, will support women to address their needs and challenges to hopefully reduce ongoing incidences of repeat proceedings. Funding for Step Together is from the Big Lottery, Women and Girls Initiative. […]
Young Citizens Help Out In The Bosco Garden
/in News /by Jamie LeemingTwelve young volunteers from the National Citizens Service (NCS) got busy in the Bosco garden last week, helping to clear weeds and rubbish, washing pots, and generally making the place look much tidier. The National Citizen Service is open to all 16- and 17-year-olds in England. It helps them build their skills for work and […]
Plastic ‘Lego Houses’ To Help The Homeless
/in News /by Jamie LeemingAn innovative scheme in South America is making houses out of recycled plastic. And not just any old plastic – it’s the stuff that’s hard to recycle! The new business, Conceptos Plásticos, transforms plastic and rubber waste into permanent and temporary housing, shelters, classrooms and community halls. Not only does this divert waste from landfills, it […]
“Make Me Redundant!” Bosco Chairman Tells AGM
/in News /by Jamie LeemingThe 6th Annual General Meeting of the Bosco Society was held at the new Bosco Lodge on Friday July 29th, with the Chairman of the board, Alan Matthews, throwing down a challenge to politicians – “Make me redundant!” The open-day at Bosco Lodge saw visitors taking a tour of the new premises and chatting to […]
A Third Of Families Are Just One Paycheck Away From Homelessness
/in News /by Jamie LeemingIt used to be said that we could all be just three month’s salary away from losing our homes – but that idea has been drastically upgraded. According to research by Shelter, more than one in three families in England are only a monthly pay packet away from losing their homes because many households have […]