by Ben Johnston | 14 Nov 2022 | Basis, Crisis services, Giving a Home
Joe’s is a story of life and death. Joe was homeless in Sunderland, sleeping in a tent. His journey nearly ended on the Wear bridge. It was a surprise to the team when Joe came into the homelessness drop in one day, absolutely beside himself. Tear-streaked, pacing...
by Ben Johnston | 10 Nov 2022 | Basis, Crisis services, Giving a Home
Lizzie was alone, homeless and afraid. Sleeping on cold concrete floors in corners, in abandoned buildings and dark alleys. Her coat pulled up as a makeshift blanket, never quite long enough to cover her whole body no matter how much she curled up. Unwashed clothes...
by Ben Johnston | 1 Nov 2022 | Basis, Crisis services, Giving a Home
I’m a DJ you know!” declared Alex* the first time he came to the homeless drop-in. Keen to make an impression, Alex masked his anxiety with bravado. The first few times he visited he was under the influence of alcohol. It took time for the project staff to see the...
by Oasis Community Housing | 4 Aug 2022 | Aspire, Basis, Crisis services, Empower
Homelessness has risen 11% in just three months, latest Government figures reveal. Over 74,000 households in England became homeless or were at imminent risk of becoming homeless between January and March 2022. The figures show homelessness rising, including 25,610...
by Oasis Community Housing | 28 Jul 2022 | Aspire, Basis, Crisis services, Empower
Social housing and regeneration expert Carolyn Wood has been appointed new Director of Programmes at Oasis Community Housing, overseeing all of the homelessness charity services. Carolyn joins the charity’s Leadership Team from her own strategic consultancy...
by Oasis Community Housing | 16 Jul 2022 | Basis, Crisis services, Events
Oasis Community Housing is one of just four award-winners at the annual Homeless Link Excellence Awards, which celebrate the best of the homelessness and supported housing sector. The charity was winner of the ‘Home Safe’ award, which recognises an organisation that...
