Homelessness
Whole sections of our society, including people of all ages, are affected by the housing crisis, but those caught in poverty bear the brunt of homelessness.
Local organisations and charities supporting homeless people
- Centre 33 – for those in need or homeless in St Albans
- DENS – rebuilding lives in the Dacorum area
- Emmaus Hertfordshire – helping formerly homeless people
- Emmaus Village Carlton – providing a home and meaningful work for people who have experienced homelessness in the Bedfordshire area
- Herts Young Homeless – preventing homelessness by supporting 16-24 year olds in their first homes or caring for adults of all ages who have mental health issues and housing needs
- Open Door – night shelter and services for homeless people in St Albans
- Haven First – supporting single homeless people in Stevenage and North Hertfordshire
- New Hope – preventing homelessness and transforming lives in Watford
- Bedford Homeless Partnership – a group of charities in Bedford preventing homelessness and supporting those who are homeless to get back on their feet.
- Kings Arms Project – a charity tackling homelessness, displacement and isolation in Bedford and beyond
- NOAH – welfare and day centre in Luton, street outreach and training
National organisations and more information
- UK Government – help for those who are homeless or about to become homeless
- Citizens Advice – advice on applying for help from the local council
- The Salvation Army – information on rough sleeping, drop-ins, night shelters and other services
- Shelter – working to defend the right to a safe home
- Centrepoint UK – helping vulnerable young people to move from homelessness to future they can believe in
- Crisis – ending homelessness together
- St Mungo’s – ending homelessness and rebuilding lives
- Oasis Community Housing – hope not homelessness
- The Big Issue Foundation – supporting vendors and rebuilding lives with a better future
- Church Homeless Trust – helping homeless people to find a home of their own
- Cardboard Citizens – theatre and art for and by homeless people and those who experience inequity
- Housing Justice – community-driven response to homelessness and housing needs
- The Archbishop of Canterbury’s Housing Commission report – Coming Home – tackling the housing crisis together
- Church of England – articles about homelessness
- Churches Together in England – news about churches coming together to provide services for homeless people in towns and cities across England
