by Keisha Walters | 25 Aug 2021 | Empower
58 year old Sheffield local, Andy Cribb, cycled over 5,000 kilometers. Taking on the 100 Climbs cycle challenge in July covering some of the world’s steepest hills to raise vital funds for people facing homelessness – just four years after being told he would never...
by Keisha Walters | 26 Apr 2021 | Aspire, Empower
OutsideIn is a clothing company that gives back. Donating an item for every item bought with their ‘Wear One, Share One’ scheme. Even during Summer, keeping warm is a major issue for those sleeping rough – which is why the socially conscious company has...
by Keisha Walters | 11 Mar 2021 | Basis, Empower
Rough sleepers and people experiencing homelessness are to receive their COVID vaccine at Oasis Community Housing’s Gateshead drop-in centre, after being recognised as clinically vulnerable. Research shows that people with no home have an average of seven long-term...
by Keisha Walters | 7 Mar 2021 | Aspire, Empower, Home
“It’s all about empowering women; getting involved and using our skills to help other women and girls. No.3 gives us that opportunity,” says Michelle McGrade on the work her organisation, Zonta, does with our No.3 project for young women experiencing homelessness in...
by Keisha Walters | 1 Feb 2021 | Empower, Home
In one of the toughest years in living memory, Oasis Community Housing’s Giving A Home charity appeal has managed to raise £33,000 to support people facing homelessness and in crisis this coming year – all thanks to the generous donations of businesses, churches and...
by Keisha Walters | 1 Dec 2020 | Basis, Empower, Home
Almost one in three women living on the streets cites domestic abuse as one of the reasons. During lockdown 1.0, the media reported a rise in domestic abuse. An increase Oasis Community Housing’s Empower Team has been seeing too. Throughout this year,...
