Crisis at Christmas

Background

People become homeless for lots of different reasons. There are social causes of homelessness, such as a lack of affordable housing, poverty and unemployment; and life events which push people into homelessness. Crisis is a charity helping homeless people.

Objective 

To provide shelter for the homeless at Christmas.

Activities

Awareness-raising and fund-raising.

People being served : People who are marginalised

Age group : Adults 26-60, Seniors 61-99, Young people 18-25

Number of participants : 51-100

Project status : Ongoing

Society presence : England/Wales

Focus of the project : People

JPIC Imperative : Transforming and Being Transformed

UN Sustainable Development Goals : 1 No Poverty, 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, 17 Partnerships for the Goals