A helping hand for the formerly homeless – with Thames Reach and Peer Landlord
Bill Tidnam from Thames Reach blogs about the Peer Landlord project.
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Young, supported and independent – Catch22 and Peer Landlords
The Peer Landlord scheme continues to provide high-quality, affordable and supportive private accommodation for those at risk of becoming homeless. Catch22 has delivered the Peer Landlord project in partnership with Commonweal Housing since 2012, managing a total of six homes – helping 18 young people at any one time. Catch22 specifically focuses on providing homes…
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Chrysalis – a pathway to new beginnings
Ed: This article was published in 2014. The Chrysalis pilot project between Commonweal Housing and St Mungo’s came to an end in 2016, and subsequently paved the way for the Amari project (run with Solace Women’s Aid). The final-stage accommodation referenced below is no longer provided to St Mungo’s by Commonweal. Several years ago we…
Read MoreRe-Unite wins award
The winners of the REDEMPTION & JUSTICE AWARDS 2013 have been announced at a ceremony in Leicester.No Offence! hosted the awards, where Re-Unite won the Partnership Award. A huge thank you to No Offence! and well done to all the partners of Re-Unite who have worked so hard.
Read MoreChrysalis featured in Inside Housing
The first of two articles is from Ashley Horsley of Commonweal Housing who is concerned about the don’t ask don’t tell approach when it comes to women’s support services and prostitution.and the other from Ashleigh Haywood of St Mungo’s about Christmas if you’re homeless and separated from your children.
Read MoreCommonweal in the media – Peer Landlord
Articles relating to a Commonweal project, Peer Landlord, have been publicised on the Guardian website and Pioneers Post.
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