£0 remaining for emergency accommodation
W has recently become homeless and has been robbed of all his possessions while asleep on the streets. He has been trying to access help, but his situation has declined and he is now struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. We are supporting W into residential rehabilitation but, while we do, we need to pay for a hotel for five days. We have found a good deal which will help stabilise his situation while we arrange his move to rehab with the drug team and Social Services.
My client, who moved to the area, due to extenuating circumstances, found herself to be very socially isolated with no family or friends nearby. She has one little boy who has a health condition. Mum is in need of a living room carpet, but her funds are limited, due to attending many hospital appointments.
M is a young man who has arrived in Newcastle (from Cornwall) and is sleeping rough. Things have been very tough, as the weather has been dreadful, but he has managed to secure a few nights in a local hostel. M, who has recently been diagnosed with cancer, needs warm clothing, shoes and nutritious food, as he is losing weight. This donation will help enormously to keep him warm and dry.
L, who has recently moved to her first tenancy with a local housing association, has sofa surfed for twelve months, due to her relationship with her parents breaking down when L found out her mother had taken out debts in her name, which she is having to pay off. More recently, L was a victim of domestic abuse from her dad which has massively effected her mental health. She has managed to hold down her job, has saved some money to buy items for her flat and has obtained some free items from Gumtree. L requires a washing machine to be able help her set up home and become self sufficient, instead of taking clothes to friends to have them washed, which she has done since leaving the family home.