by Keisha Walters | 16 Nov 2020 | Basis
Almost 8 out of 10 homeless people suffer some sort of violence, abuse or bullying – according to a survey of more than 450 rough sleepers across England and Wales. Here’s Rob’s* story: Rob’s relationship was on the rocks. He turned up to the...
by Keisha Walters | 5 Nov 2020 | Events
Oasis Community Housing has launched their ‘Giving a Home’ Christmas appeal, aiming to raise vital funds following a rise in rough sleepers during this year’s lockdowns. The Gateshead-based charity supports thousands of homeless men, woman and vulnerable families...
by Keisha Walters | 3 Oct 2020 | Basis
As many as 15,000 rough sleepers have been moved into temporary accommodation this year, with Oasis Community Housing working with other homelessness charities and agencies to deliver initiatives such as ‘Everyone In’. The ‘Everyone In’ scheme has...
by Keisha Walters | 27 Sep 2020 | Home
Gary* was 18 when he was sectioned. He spent eight years living in a psychiatric hospital and a further seven living in supported accommodation for people with mental health issues. He was living at a hostel when he was evicted just before last Christmas for fighting....
by Keisha Walters | 21 Sep 2020 | Basis, Empower, Home
No.3 in Peckham, south London, was Oasis’ first housing project – founded in 1990 by Baptist minister Steve Chalke MBE, as support for young people experiencing homelessness in London on their journey to independent living. Here Princess and Sophie share how No.3...
