Helping those who are struggling at this tough time
The work of a charity which looks after homeless people and those in need has been praised by council leader Eamonn O’Brien.
The work of a charity which looks after homeless people and those in need has been praised by council leader Eamonn O’Brien.
Bury Council and partners have now supported 55 former rough sleepers into settled housing since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, helping connect these people to the housing, food and health care they need.
A new Bury Homeless Partnership web page has been launched today (Sat 10 Oct), which is World Homeless Day.
Help for rough sleepers in Bury is set to be extended and improved thanks to a successful bid for funding.
Rough sleepers and those classed as homeless are being helped to find accommodation and keep safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Bury’s communities have rallied this winter to help rough sleepers off the streets.
Bury has today (Wed 16 May) become the first borough in Britain to guarantee that homeless people will receive the often urgent medical attention they require.
A new night cafe to help homeless people in Bury has been opened by the Mayor of Bury, Councillor Dorothy Gunther.
A two-part exhibition made in collaboration with homeless people makes its UK debut at Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre.
Knitters of all ages and abilities are invited to use their talents in a way that will help the homeless.