by Oasis Community Housing | 21 Dec 2021 | Empower, News
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...
by Oasis Community Housing | 29 Nov 2021 | Basis, Campaigns, Empower, Giving a Home, News
As many as 300,000 households are facing homelessness this winter. From thousands sleeping on cold streets, to women fleeing domestic abuse, and vulnerable families struggling to pay the rent. It’s why North East construction and housing giants Tolent, Meldrum...
by Joanne Armstrong | 25 Nov 2021 | Campaigns, Empower, News, Trustees
Homelessness charity Oasis Community Housing is joining White Ribbon UK and thousands of other indviduals and organisations in raising awareness of domestic abuse and violence, in a bid to prevent it before it starts, as today (25 November) commences 16 days of...
by Joanne Armstrong | 23 Nov 2021 | Empower
Our Empower Team is our domestic abuse service working in Gateshead to provide women with the support they need to recover and move beyond the impact of domestic abuse. Holly shares what a typical day in the life of a domestic abuse worker looks like. “This...
