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The journey from sleeping rough to living a fulfilling, independent life is often complex. Our Essentials Fund will help people who have been homeless to get back on their feet, by providing simple items that can make a huge difference to someone as they begin their journey of recovery.
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Beneficiaries
Situation
We help people to move away from rough sleeping and temporary accommodation into their own homes, and independent lives. But frequently people moving on are not able to afford the basics to start their new life – items for their home such as a kettle, or a fridge. Or clothes to wear to an interview or new job. The restricted funding we receive rarely covers these expenses, so we have set up the Essentials Fund.
Solution
The fund will help people recovering from homelessness get back on their feet by providing simple items that can have a huge impact on someone’s life. Recently, the fund helped to buy someone a mobile phone to stay in touch with loved ones, safety boots for a new job on site, and a wheelchair battery that would otherwise have left someone housebound. These purchases help people regain independence as they recover from the trauma of homelessness.
