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Statement in response to the Home Secretary’s comments re. Rough sleeping
We at the 999 Club were shocked by the statements made on Saturday by Home Secretary Suella Braverman in which she described rough sleeping as a “lifestyle choice”. We work with people sleeping rough on a daily basis and are therefore all too familiar with the pattern of events which lead to a person sleeping rough. Our data tells us … Read More
Bridging Lewisham’s Housing Gap: Our Compassionate Approach
Extending a compassionate hand to help individuals escape homelessness. By enhancing income opportunities and mediating housing conversations, we’re illuminating pathways towards stable housing amidst a challenging local housing landscape.
Breaking Bread, Building Bonds
How 999 Club goes beyond meeting basic needs by using food as a medium for establishing trust and fostering relationships.
Good hope and bad hope
Explore the nuanced roles of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ hope in addressing homelessness. Drawing from philosophy and real-life experiences, this blog dives into how hope, when channelled correctly, can be a force for change.
Summer Escapism and Homelessness Solutions
How deep-seated desires to escape can be channelled towards a hopeful and brighter future
The situation is not getting better.
There is a connection between homelessness and mental health and the situation is not getting better.
Charlie’s Story: From the Streets to Stability
Once a permanent fixture at Deptford’s Giffin Square, Charlie’s life was a continual battle against homelessness and mental health disorders. Misunderstood, evicted, and unsupported, he existed rather than lived. His story took a hopeful turn…
Rising Homelessness in Lewisham and Greenwich
There is an alarming increase in homelessness within Lewisham and Greenwich. We report a 59% rise in rough sleeping and the challenges faced in providing support and housing solutions.
Exploring the Flaws in the Current Temporary Housing System: Insights from Our CEO
Our CEO talks about how the current system for Temporary Housing is far from ideal.
Goals
Finding out someone’s goals and supporting them to achieve them is not as straightforward as it sounds…
Expect to get shouted at
People experiencing homelessness may shout due to the traumatic experiences and barriers they face. Attempting to prevent this may lead to less effective support services.
In their words… Jim
Jim was rough sleeping for 2 ½ years before he came to the 999 Club. He was a victim of escalating domestic violence. His whole world fell apart in a single night when he became homeless and suffered a severe mental breakdown. “I didn’t realise she had mental health problems when I met her. And she wasn’t taking the medication … Read More
A Sense of Purpose
Becoming a Tottenham Hotspur fan is one of the worst decisions I have ever made, but I do not regret it for a second. It’s led to lots of unhappiness but also given me a sense of purpose, however futile that may be. Ultimately, wellbeing comes and goes but sense of purpose keeps us going. It all began at a … Read More
In 2010 I jumped out of a plane. It was the scariest thing I have ever done.
Homelessness can be a scary & dangerous experience. One with lasting negative consequences. But those same people can & do stop experiencing homelessness.
What can my ill-fated teenage attempts to economise teach us about homelessness?
Agencies must work together to help reduce the number of people sleeping on the streets of Lewisham.
Thank you National Lottery!
Fantastic news! National Lottery Awards for All Programme has awarded £10,000 to our Confidence, Resilience & Skills project. Through activities such as gardening, cooking and music, the project empowers and builds self-esteem in those we work with. Thank you National Lottery!
Eligibility criteria, referral routes and is a Jaffa cake a biscuit or a cake? All are discussed in the CEO’s new Blog!
Charles Potter was an incredibly distinguished lawyer who is mostly remembered now because of his views on Jaffa cakes. He was a hugely successful tax lawyer who appeared in the House of Lords no fewer than 25 times, and in the Privy Council a further dozen times. In 1991 he said that Jaffa cakes are cakes or biscuits. McVities had … Read More
What does an academic going to a Balinese cockfight tell us about services for supporting people experiencing homelessness?
In early April 1958, a 32 year old academic called Clifford Geertz arrived in a Balinese village with his wife to undertake research. Sadly for him, they were largely ignored by the villagers being seen as “intruders, professional ones,” as Geertz wrote. The landlord and village chief were the only people that would speak with them. Ten days after their … Read More
Everyone’s Journey is Different
Imagine you were hit by a van, and you broke your leg. A traumatic and devastating thing to happen. Now ask yourself, what would you do? You would call an ambulance and rush to hospital and get your limb seen to. What then? You might start the long process of rehab, undertaking recommended exercises, sometimes under supervision and sometimes independently. … Read More
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