by Joanne Armstrong | 7 Nov 2022 | Empower, Giving a Home
Over a third of domestic abuse starts or gets worse when a woman is pregnant. Pregnancy is a time many of us look forward to and treasure – despite the challenges of morning sickness, tiredness and swollen ankles. So, it’s heartbreaking to think of the...
by Oasis Community Housing | 4 Aug 2022 | Aspire, Basis, Crisis services, Empower
Homelessness has risen 11% in just three months, latest Government figures reveal. Over 74,000 households in England became homeless or were at imminent risk of becoming homeless between January and March 2022. The figures show homelessness rising, including 25,610...
by Oasis Community Housing | 28 Jul 2022 | Aspire, Basis, Crisis services, Empower
Social housing and regeneration expert Carolyn Wood has been appointed new Director of Programmes at Oasis Community Housing, overseeing all of the homelessness charity services. Carolyn joins the charity’s Leadership Team from her own strategic consultancy...
by Oasis Community Housing | 21 Dec 2021 | Empower
Domestic abuse charity campaigners and services highlighted fears of an escalation in abusive behaviour over the Christmas period – as people spend more time with abusive partners, there’s higher alcohol consumption and worries over money. “Domestic abuse is the...
by Joanne Armstrong | 3 Dec 2021 | Empower
Worth is one of our charity’s core values and believe all people deserve love and support to thrive. Sadly the daily reality of those facing domestic abuse is one where they are left feeling small, unimportant and alone. Worthless. Domestic abuse and coercive...
by Joanne Armstrong | 2 Dec 2021 | Empower, Giving a Home, Home
Oasis Community Housing gives mothers in Gateshead the hope they need. Donate today and you can give hope too. No mother should be left alone or afraid. You’re sitting in a hospital bay, new baby in your arms, tired and aching but happy gazing down at this new life...
