Women's & Girls'​ Emergency Centre (WAGEC)’s Post

WAGEC’s CEO, and tireless advocate Nicole Yade pledges to stop violence and prevent homelessness. Will you join her?   As the domestic violence and homelessness sectors face overwhelming and increasing demand, there has never been a more important time to stand in solidarity with services like WAGEC.   In the past decade, the number of women and children re-entering homelessness after accessing support from housing services has more than doubled. Less than 4% of people who sought long-term housing after escaping violence got access to it.   These statistics aren’t just numbers. This is the reality women and children escaping domestic violence are facing in our community.   You have the power to make a difference this Homelessness Week. By signing the pledge and committing to helping us end domestic violence, we can prevent homelessness together.   No woman should have to choose between leaving a violent partner and facing homelessness. With your help, we can build a future where she never has to leave in the first place.   Sign the pledge here: https://lnkd.in/gCDruDTp 

Today for Homelessness Week, take a few minutes to watch this wonderful video from Link Wentworth and Women's Community Shelters: https://lnkd.in/gQg9pGPe It shows a snippet of the amazing impact innovative and well thought-out solutions to homelessness, like 'Meanwhile Use' accommodation, can have to help those in need, such as women and children leaving domestic violence. 'Meanwhile Use' refers to making use of properties that are underutilised or in the planning cycle to provide accommodation to those fleeing dangerous situations or needing shelter. It's putting properties that would otherwise just be sitting vacant to excellent use! 🏠 With women over 55 being the fastest growing cohort of people experiencing homelessness in Australia, Beecroft House (shown in this video) is one Meanwhile Use property that has provided much-needed shelter and care to women like Shirley. Andrew McAnulty Annabelle Daniel OAM #HomelessnessWeek2024

🏠 **Domestic Violence: A Leading Cause of Homelessness** Did you know that **57% of homeless women report domestic violence as the immediate cause of their homelessness**? Survivors face unique challenges, and shelters are lifelines for those fleeing abuse. As a grant specialist, I craft applications that:  ✅ Show the systemic link between homelessness and abuse.  ✅ Highlight the urgent need for expanded housing programs.  ✅ Secure the funds to keep survivors safe and housed. Your shelter’s mission is critical. Let me help you secure the resources to continue changing lives. #HomelessnessAwareness #DomesticViolenceSupport #GrantSpecialist #SafeHousing #EndAbuse 

Check out this video as it illustrates the various forces that drive people into homelessness and shows the exceptional work Housing Forward and the All Neighbors Coalition (comprised of 150+ organizations/companies) are doing to help our homeless neighbors move to a place they can call home. Since overhauling the homelessness response system in 2021, the All Neighbors Coalition has rehoused more than 10,100 people in Dallas and Collin counties - a 24% reduction in unsheltered homelessness. The strategy is having significant impact! There is more work to do, and each of us can contribute to the effort to make a difference in our community. https://lnkd.in/gpF4qkVg

🏠 **Domestic Violence: A Leading Cause of Homelessness** Did you know that **57% of homeless women report domestic violence as the immediate cause of their homelessness**? Survivors face unique challenges, and shelters are lifelines for those fleeing abuse. As a grant specialist, I craft applications that:  ✅ Show the systemic link between homelessness and abuse.  ✅ Highlight the urgent need for expanded housing programs.  ✅ Secure the funds to keep survivors safe and housed. Your shelter’s mission is critical. Let me help you secure the resources to continue changing lives. #HomelessnessAwareness #DomesticViolenceSupport #GrantSpecialist #SafeHousing #EndAbuse  

November is Homelessness Awareness Month, a time to step back and recognize the reality that homelessness can happen to anyone. Life is unpredictable, and sometimes, it takes only one unexpected turn to find ourselves in situations we never imagined. It’s not that people don’t care, but that homelessness can be a hard issue to look at closely—it’s often easier to compartmentalize or look away from something that stirs up so many emotions. Whether you’re a policymaker, a community leader, or a concerned neighbor, this month invites each of us to take a moment and face the complexity of homelessness. It’s not just about a lack of housing; it’s about support systems, opportunities, and our shared responsibility to build sustainable solutions. This November, consider reaching out to your local agencies or Continuum of Care (CoC) organizations. Ask how you can learn more, advocate, or volunteer.

Supporting Homelessness Week: ADC’s Commitment to Change This Homelessness Week 2024, we want to shine a light on an issue that impacts over 120,000 Australians every night. While many of us take for granted having a roof over our heads, countless individuals and families face the harsh reality of homelessness, with nearly a quarter being children. At ADC, we believe in using our resources and influence to drive meaningful change. That’s why we are proud to partner with Homes for Homes and committing a portion of our development project revenue to combatting homelessness and delivering homes to those in need. Together, we are working to transform lives and create a future where everyone has a place to call home. We encourage you to join us in supporting this vital cause. Let’s spare a thought for those struggling and take action to change these statistics. Every effort counts, and together, we can make a difference. Adam Zorzi Roderick Hamersley Timothy Tjhung Nick King Cassandra Thompson #HW2024 #HomesforHomes #HomelessnessWeek #ADC #HomesForHomes #EndHomelessness #CommunitySupport #MakeADifference

Today is World Homeless Day 🌍 A day when we can come together to raise awareness of homelessness, globally, and in our communities. Every October, we promote World Homeless Day (as part of World Homeless Week) with the goal of spreading awareness and empowering each of us to take action. It is a time to reflect on the challenges individuals and families face without a stable place to call home. A challenge faced by over 300,000 people in England alone. Our guide ‘How to Help Homeless People’ is available to download now, offering practical tips and advice on how to get involved and make a positive impact on the lives of homeless people. Link to guide > https://lnkd.in/eSxC_C4n If you would like to know more about our work and how you can support us, head to https://lnkd.in/e2KrQX6H More resources: The latest Big Issue report on homelessness - https://lnkd.in/egXhrsTW Shelter research on homelessness numbers in the UK - https://lnkd.in/e5nkBkyi Research from St Mungo's showed that 76% of British citizens agree there is a homelessness crisis currently happening in the UK - https://lnkd.in/gAHKZvGa #WorldHomelessDay #WorldHomelessWeek #Homelessness #HelpingHomelessPeople

The latest homelessness figures show that we have the highest recorded homeless in Ireland, with the number of children homeless with their families at 4,401 children, an 87% increase since the Governments plan Housing For All in 2021. In this Reboot Republic Podcast I talk with Louise Bayliss, Advocacy and Campaigns Coordinator with Focus Ireland.  We discuss the traumatic impact of homelessness on children and families, and what are the solutions: including a re-instating of the ban on no fault evictions and allocating priority  to families homeless in social housing. Homelessness is not evitable, and we must end it. https://lnkd.in/e_Vyw4nt

Mansa Musa interviews Jeff Singer, an advocate and activist for homelessness, about the Supreme Court's "Grants Pass v. Johnson" decision. The decision upheld a ban on overnight camping in public parks by homeless people, which Singer argues criminalizes homelessness. He discusses the root causes of homelessness and how we can take action to address them. The number of homeless people in the United States, either without shelter or in temporary housing, is steadily rising towards a million people. Faced with this crisis, municipalities, counties, and states across the country are responding by criminalizing those experiencing homelessness. As a donor, how can you take action in your area for systems change to address the root causes of homelessness? 📖Read "'Grants Pass v. Johnson' and the Criminalization of Homelessness" to learn more about this issue and how you can help. https://lnkd.in/exDCpj5x #GivingCompass #HomelessnessAwareness #GrantsPassvJohnson #CriminalizationOfHomelessness #AdvocacyForChange #EndHomelessness #SocialJustice #TakeActionNow