Your Place

"now I have someone looking out for me, I can look after myself again" This World Homeless Day, we are pleased to share Gideon's story. After spending his whole life in the East End, Gideon experienced homelessness for the first time in his 60s. He's now getting the support he needs for his mental health, thanks to his key worker at Your Place, and is enjoying singing and making music again. We're grateful to Gideon for sharing his story; please read it in full. https://lnkd.in/eggGREAF

Today is World Homeless Day. Rates and stories of homelessness are increasing by the day, with 1 in 20 people in our community of Newham now facing the reality of having nowhere to call home. Our Chief Executive, Amanda Dubarry, spoke with The Guardian's Robert Booth about the very real risk to human life if homelessness funding needs are not met. https://lnkd.in/emUr-SVJ

We are delighted to be one of the recipients of the London City Airport Community Fund grant. This will help us to continue our work with the growing number of people facing homelessness in our community, and really make a difference! The grant will help fund activities and training opportunities for people experiencing homelessness in East London 🧡 https://lnkd.in/eysatgRE

New homelessness figures released today show that 117,000 households in the UK are in temporary accommodation. They also show a devastating 251.2% increase year-on-year in refugees seeking help from councils after being evicted from Home Office hotels. Alongside other homelessness organisations including St Mungo's and Shelter, we call upon the government to continue funding the Rough Sleeping Initiative, so that we are equipped to help people resolve their homelessness quickly. Important coverage today in Independent and Big Issue: https://lnkd.in/eKcTrNEX https://lnkd.in/ef5fsrzC

“What my role comes down to is fighting the corner of the former residents. They’ve often been through challenges in life, and sometimes are still going through issues, so we need to work together to make sure people who have experienced homelessness are comfortable" Funmi is our Resettlement Worker, and discusses the ways in which people are supported once they leave Your Place into their long-term home. Read Funmi's words at: https://lnkd.in/exuATFwx

Now there's a result! ⚽ The Homeless World Cup is currently taking place in South Korea, and after this morning's incredible result from England, we wanted to congratulate the team, especially one of our residents, who is representing England out in Seoul as we speak. We'll be celebrating the team's success when they fly home next week!

Yesterday, at the Labour Conference in Liverpool, our Chief Executive Amanda Dubarry was part of a roundtable discussion with Homeless Link and other sector leaders, addressing ways in which the new Government can move forward in solving homelessness. Topics included funding challenges across the sector, the importance of the Government's cross-departmental strategy, and the vital role of the third sector. Amanda is pictured here with David Smith MP, Vice Chair of the APPG on homelessness and Paula Barker MP, Chair of the APPG on homelessness.

Are you, or is someone you know, looking for a rewarding career in homelessness? Last year we helped 352 people move away from homelessness in East London, and we're #hiring a Support Worker to continue changing people's lives. Interested? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gKMDyMse

Yesterday, Your Place welcomed esteemed faith leaders including the Cardinal Vincent Nichols Diocese of Westminster, Imam Dr Sayed Ali Abbas Razawi, and London Borough of Newham Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz to our project in Canning Town. The message of hope was clear on the day, as guests met residents and teams, experiencing our vibrant and caring community. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/e-QvKGFz

Our brilliant Head of Facilities, Jacqueline, recently celebrated a big birthday, and asked friends and family to donate to Your Place in lieu of birthday presents. She raised an incredible £532! Well done, thank you, and happy birthday Jacquie! 🎁🎊 Jacquie's fundraising will support our annual residents' Christmas dinner, a calendar highlight at Your Place. Her kindness will have an impact on each and every resident, especially those experiencing social isolation. You can support our work in a range of ways, whether that's a Challenge Event, a birthday fundraiser, or something completely different. Visit our website for more info and inspiration: https://lnkd.in/eW-nymvQ