The Foyer Federation’s Post

We evaluated our support to #SmallButVital charities in the homelessness sector to understand its impact on people and communities. Housing and homelessness charities are a long-standing and significant part of our funding portfolio, and broadly representative of the small charities we support – they are often in the eye of the storm and feel the bluntest effects of austerity. We looked at the impact of our funding, development support and influencing work on people, charities, communities and society. The emerging findings continue to demonstrate the importance of strong relationships, unrestricted funding and building a thriving and resilient population of smaller charities against a backdrop of sustained deterioration in the underlying operating environment. Find out more about our support in the homelessness sector. #UnrestrictedFunding #Homeslessness #ThirdSectorTrends https://ow.ly/E35U50UgvUI

National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week! No one should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from or whether they’ll have a safe place to sleep. Yet, for millions, this is a reality. At A Safe Haven, we’re dedicated to addressing these needs. In FY24 alone, we provided over 480,000 meals and supported 3,348 people in crisis, offering a path toward stability and hope. Let’s make sure no one wonders how they’ll survive another night. Your donation helps provide food, shelter, and essential services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness:https://bit.ly/3NU9n2s If you’re a federal employee or retiree, use CFC# 93383 to support our mission. #ASafeHaven #endhomelessness #EndHunger #hungerandhomelessnessawarenessweek #hungerandhomelessnessawarenessweek2024 #ASafeHaven #GiveBack #Donate

Earlier this week, around 80 delegates from local authorities, charities, and the public and private sector gathered in Derby to discuss homelessness in the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) region. Delegates received an update on EMCCA's work to research and gain a comprehensive understanding of homelessness in the region. This work has involved engaging with key stakeholders, covering all aspects of homelessness across all sectors. The roundtable, attended by Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward, highlighted the challenges and issues people are facing in our region, illustrated by stories of lived experience. Discussions built a strong consensus around the role EMCCA could play in leading a holistic strategy to make a long term positive impact. Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eFArEnMu

Matter is Riding to End Youth Homelessness On November 15th, we’re joining the Healesville Tour de PIF: Tour for Homeless Youth - a cycling challenge dedicated to raising funds to provide young Australians facing homelessness with a safe, secure home. Every night, 46,000 young people experience homelessness and half of them are turned away from accommodation services. Through the Property Industry Foundation, we have a chance to make a real difference. Every donation helps build much-needed housing and provides ongoing support for young people in need. With in-kind contributions from the property and construction industry, every $1 donated is doubled in value. Our goal is to raise $2,000, and we need your help to reach it. Let’s allow homeless youth to shape their own futures. Click here: https://lnkd.in/eynvfVwm to sponsor our team and help us make a lasting impact. Together, we can help end youth homelessness. #TourDePIF #TeamMatter #EndYouthHomelessness #SupportTheCause #DonateNow

'Pod' homes proposed to stop homelessness in Lincoln. Modular "pod" homes could be built to help meet the demand for temporary housing in Lincoln. The pre-fabricated buildings which can be assembled on-site are seen as a solution to homelessness by some local authorities and charities... Check out the full story 👉 https://lnkd.in/evAVf_5G (BBC News) #podhomes #homeless

Please sign this and share if you can - it has just two days to go. 1 in 52 people aged 16-24 were experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness last year. We need a national strategy that will provide the direction and support needed to address: (1) the many forms that homelessness can take - from rough sleeping to sofa surfing to unsafe homes; (2) as well as the specific needs and challenges faced by young people - from the increased likelihood of family breakdown as a cause of homelessness to the decreased likelihood of receiving support from local authorities. We need a national strategy to end youth homelessness.

THIS IS NOT A POST - IT IS A BLATANT ASK..... I am chasing you, as part of my network; PLEASE DONATE: https://lnkd.in/gw3Egsf Last year, Covenant House Vancouver’s #Sleepout: Executive Edition, raised over $1.2 million for short-term Crisis Program, allowing them to create hope and opportunities for young people in need. All funds raised for Sleep Out: Executive Edition directly support the Crisis Program at Covenant House Vancouver. Its #November 5th, and #Sleepout2024 is on #November 21st, and we need more funds. November is a Cold Month. It's the First of Winter's really Cold months, and already, we have witnessed severe rain events that have hit our communities hard in the last few weeks. To me, these events were simply discomfort. To at risk Youth, these events represent #Crisis. I am unable to comprehend how young people, already battling all kinds of crises in their lives, have managed to cope without a safe home to go to and a roof over their heads. Sadly, and this sickens me, many youth have been unable to cope with these hardships and have succumbed. And winters cold is only beginning. #CovenantHouseVancouver is the Advocate for Homeless Youth in Vancouver. Firstly, #CHV provides unconditional love and respect for young people aged 16-24. Covenant House Vancouver provides these youth compassion, support, and an opportunity for a fresh start. When they arrive at Covenant House Vancouver, young people have often experienced #trauma. They may be #scared, #hungry, and #exhausted. The First priority is to meet their basic needs by providing them with: * Medical attention * Nutritious food and hydration * A safe place to sleep There are 60 beds in the short-term Crisis Program. Along with safe, supported housing, young people receive clothing, and hygiene supplies. They can also receive employment and education supports, access to Registered Clinical Counsellors and Social Workers, and help in transitioning to independent living, when ready. I have supported Covenant House Vancouver for nearly 10 years, and this is my 7th Sleepout. I know the challenge society faces with Homelessness is daunting, and I know that Covenant House Vancouver does all it can do with every Young Person that they engage with. They are working tirelessly and using funds raised in a very effective and deliberate manner. I am chasing you, as part of my network; PLEASE DONATE: https://lnkd.in/gw3Egsf

⭐️This Giving Tuesday, Be the Difference Oakland Needs⭐️ Oakland’s housing crisis is pushing families of color out of their communities, leaving many without shelter. We’ve found the perfect opportunity to change that—a property ready to house families immediately at 2231 E 28th Street. But there’s an urgent challenge: we have less than 60 days to raise $500,000, or we’ll lose this opportunity. 💛How You Can Help: 1. Donate today at www.just-homes.org. Every dollar brings us closer to our goal. 2. Start a Giving Tuesday fundraiser with your family and friends to amplify the impact. 3. Share this post to spread the word. 🎯Why It Matters:
This isn’t just a property—it’s a safe haven for families to heal, rebuild, and thrive. The spacious rooms, private entrances, and beautiful backyard make it the ideal place to provide stability and dignity to those who need it most. Time is running out. Let’s show what community power can do. Together, we can turn the tide and ensure no family is left behind. 👉🏽 www.just-homes.org #GivingTuesday #JustHomes #HousingJustice #OaklandHousingCrisis #ActNow #DonateToday #SupportBIPOCFamilies

It’s an unfortunate reality that domestic abuse happens within our country. It’s even more sad to realize that it happens so often that there are large nonprofits that take care of family members in these situations. Safe Harbor in Greenville “provides pathways for people impacted by domestic abuse to survive and thrive, and raises awareness of domestic abuse through community engagement and education.” Their services include a 24 hour hotline, emergency shelters, transitional housing, counseling, case management, and much more. There are quite a few ways you can get involved. You can donate in terms of money but you can also donate standard living items like kitchen or household goods, diapers and clothing for children, school supplies, and other needs. You can also volunteer to help carry out the vision of Safe Harbor. Consider helping families be free from the constraints of abuse. #greenville #volunteer #nonprofit

Did you know that over 38,000 young people aged 15–24 years presented alone to a homelessness service in 2022–23? Of these young people, almost half experienced mental ill-health, and over one-third experienced domestic and family violence. Most of these young people needed short- or long-term accommodation, and most were turned away due to a lack of capacity. These statistics only scratch the surface of issues that young people experiencing homelessness face. To have statistics like this in a country like Australia is not acceptable; together, we can have a tangible impact, and now is the time to act. #wehavetodobetter #YHMD