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Real life stories from people whose lives have been touched by Windsor Homeless Project

C’s Story – The Power of a Helping Hand

D’s Story – Life on the Outside

Eddie’s Story – Another Chance

Jacob’s Story – Don’t Give Up

Lisa’s Story – Essential Collaboration

Liz’s Story – A Monday Volunteer

TJ Lewis’ Story – Divorced & Vulnerable

Nick’s Story – From Helped to Helping

Paul’s Story – Living in a Van

David Bullock’s Story – There from the Start

Facts and Myths

10 Facts about homelessness in Britain

10 Facts about WHP

10 Myths about homelessness in Britain

Find out more about Windsor Homeless Project

Download a brochure that provides more information about WHP by clicking here.

WHY IS THERE A WINDSOR HOMELESS PROJECT?

The Windsor Homeless Project began following the death of a homeless man. He was found on a bench in the town. Patrick O’Leary died in Windsor from cold and lack of care. This prompted a community of people in Windsor to say…

“this must never happen again”

The Windsor Homeless Project was launched in 2009 and is a local charity that :

• Provides immediate practical support to the homeless and vulnerable
• Offers support in a respectful, compassionate and non-judgemental way
• Empowers people to rebuild their lives
• Partners with other agencies to support positive change, accommodation and a new, sustainable lifestyle

The situation today

Sadly homelessness and associated problems are getting worse and our services are needed more than ever. 2018 is the seventh year running to see an increase in this sad situation. Many people who become homeless do not show up in official figures. Research by the charity Crisis indicates that about 62% of single homeless people are hidden and may not show up in official figures. This includes people who become homeless but find a temporary solution by staying with family members or friends, living in squats or other insecure accommodation.

Why do people find themselves homeless?

The most common reasons people give for losing their accommodation is that a friend or relatives  are no longer able to provide support or because of relationship breakdown. However, there are often a wide number of factors at play. Individuals can arrive at the point of homelessness after a long chain of other life events. See some of our guests’ stories here 

Some factors and experiences can make people more vulnerable to homelessness: these include poor physical health, mental health problems, alcohol and drugs issues, bereavement, experience of care, and experience of the criminal justice system.

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