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Homeless in Sunderland

Homeless in Sunderland

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...

Lizzie’s story: homeless and afraid

Lizzie’s story: homeless and afraid

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...

Alex wants to thank you!

Alex wants to thank you!

I’m a DJ you know!” declared Alex* the first time he came to the homeless drop-in. Keen to make an impression Alex masked his anxiety with bravado....

World Homeless Day: what can you do?

World Homeless Day: what can you do?

Earlier this year, figures showed homelessness on the rise. This World Homelessness Day, join us in praying, sharing or giving to help people facing homelessness.

Gateshead FC supports homeless charity

Gateshead FC supports homeless charity

Football champions Gateshead FC give the gift of free football tickets, and community spirit, to residents at our emergency accommodation project.

Preventing homelessness with seeds of hope

Preventing homelessness with seeds of hope

William says he’s a ‘ray of sunshine’ after two decades’ hard-won fight against alcoholism. Today you’ll find him in our charity garden with wellbeing coach Irene.

“I had to get to my Mum”

“I had to get to my Mum”

Emily was 32 weeks pregnant when her relationship became a place that wasn’t safe for her and her unborn child, she knew she had to get out.

Black & Gold Charity Ball

Black & Gold Charity Ball

Black & Gold Charity Ball - A Light Shining in the Darkness At Oasis Community Housing we believe that when our communities come together lives...

Homeless help: the Good Samaritan

Homeless help: the Good Samaritan

Ryan, a resident in our homelessness services, hadn’t planned to play Good Samaritan – but knows the value of someone who’s there to help.

How Cynthia found hope

How Cynthia found hope

From living in London, homeless, Cynthia found hope thanks to our supporters. “There’s no denying that there is a stigma about homeless people –...

Jaimie and the charity urban garden

Jaimie and the charity urban garden

Our urban garden project started with a desire to make things a little nicer and it grew (pardon the pun) into a garden full of life. It’s been a...

Mothering the mothers

Mothering the mothers

Becoming a mother is a turning point for many of us, and we all need a little mothering ourselves. That's not easy when you're a mother facing...

Giving mothers the hope they need

Giving mothers the hope they need

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...

The Oasis Cup Charity Football Tournament

The Oasis Cup Charity Football Tournament

Friday was the launch of The Oasis Cup a charity football tournament. 10 teams from across the region competed for the illustrious first place, team...

Why The 58:7 Project?

Why The 58:7 Project?

Oasis Community Housing has opened its first same-day emergency accommodation. A six-bed property that has round-the-clock support staff and which...

Walk, run or cycle for charity in 2021

Walk, run or cycle for charity in 2021

This July we are inspired by some of the incredible challenges people are setting themselves across the UK. Raising vitals fund to help us continue...

Peckham homeless project: Skye’s story

Peckham homeless project: Skye’s story

No.3 is our Peckham homeless project; one of our supported accommodation projects for young women who are facing homelessness. This 16 bed property...

No.3 homeless project: Lucy’s story

No.3 homeless project: Lucy’s story

"I absolutely loved living here, it really made me come out of my shell and be more confident,” says Lucy*, who found herself homeless and moved...

New Year, new lockdown: Exercise time?

New Year, new lockdown: Exercise time?

A New Year and a new Lockdown means many people are considering how to reinvigorate their Lockdown exercise habits, to help keep mind and body...

Giving a Home: Selma’s story

Giving a Home: Selma’s story

Freezing cold, hunger and often horrendous levels of abuse; homelessness is a devastating experience. Now, in Lockdown 3, many of the vital services...

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