by Ben Johnston | 9 Jan 2023 | Campaigns, Christmas, Corporate Partnerships, Giving a Home
North East homeless charity Oasis Community Housing has raised more than £106,000 for people facing homelessness thanks to donations, small and large, from generous individuals, churches and businesses during its Giving a Home Christmas Appeal. See our virtual...
by Ben Johnston | 19 Dec 2022 | Basis, Christmas, Corporate Partnerships, Crisis services, Events, Giving a Home
With 78 percent of young homeless people unable to afford a balanced meal this Winter, North East businesses have partnered with Oasis Community Housing to provide Christmas dinner for homeless drop-ins in Gateshead and Sunderland. Increasing numbers of people This...
by Oasis Community Housing | 28 Nov 2022 | Campaigns, Events, Giving a Home
With latest figures showing homelessness – and homeless deaths – on the rise, homelessness charity Oasis Community Housing has bid to be part of this year’s Big Give Challenge meaning all donations to their homeless Christmas Appeal will be doubled between 29...
by Joanne Armstrong | 14 Nov 2022 | Basis, Crisis services, Giving a Home
Joe’s is a story of life and death. Joe was homeless in Sunderland, sleeping in a tent. His journey nearly ended on the Wear bridge. It was a surprise to the team when Joe came into the homelessness drop in one day, absolutely beside himself. Tear-streaked, pacing...
by Joanne Armstrong | 10 Nov 2022 | Basis, Crisis services, Giving a Home
Lizzie was alone, homeless and afraid. Sleeping on cold concrete floors in corners, in abandoned buildings and dark alleys. Her coat pulled up as a makeshift blanket, never quite long enough to cover her whole body no matter how much she curled up. Unwashed clothes...
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...
