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The Connection at St Martin's

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The Connection at St Martin's works with people experiencing #homelessness in #London to discover their strengths and rebuild their lives away from the streets.

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In the last year, we've housed nearly 200 people. But we know this isnt enough.

Thats why, with you're support we want to make London a city where no one sleeps rough.

Photo credit: Centre for Homelessness Impact

In the last year, we've housed nearly 200 people. But we know this isnt enough. Thats why, with you're support we want to make London a city where no one sleeps rough. Photo credit: Centre for Homelessness Impact #TheConnection #EndingHomelessness
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Right now, demand for accommodation for people rough sleeping vastly outweighs supply in Westminster.

We’re also seeing Hostels being lived in for months and years, not weeks as intended.

To fix this, we need urgent investment into social housing 👇

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Furry friends are always encouraged on !

Join us, your fellow pilgrims and lots of cute dogs as we walk to end homelessness 👇

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Furry friends are always encouraged on #ThePilgrimage! Join us, your fellow pilgrims and lots of cute dogs as we walk to end homelessness 👇 connection-at-stmartins.org.uk/upcoming-event…
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Did you know our centre is covered in amazing artwork by people we've supported?

More than a hobby, our art room provides a place to relax, express yourself and make something meaningful, all things people miss out on when sleeping rough.

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Did you know our centre is covered in amazing artwork by people we've supported? More than a hobby, our art room provides a place to relax, express yourself and make something meaningful, all things people miss out on when sleeping rough. connection-at-stmartins.org.uk/activity-group…
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This election year, we are urging MPs to support everyone in finding a place to call home.

This means flexible wraparound support, gender-specific services and more housing.

Discover how we're taking action here 👇

connection-at-stmartins.org.uk/general-electi…

This election year, we are urging MPs to support everyone in finding a place to call home. This means flexible wraparound support, gender-specific services and more housing. Discover how we're taking action here 👇 connection-at-stmartins.org.uk/general-electi…
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“As rough sleeping numbers continue to rise, we need a compassionate approach that supports people when they need it most.”

Read our statement on the Criminal Justice Bill below

“As rough sleeping numbers continue to rise, we need a compassionate approach that supports people when they need it most.” Read our statement on the Criminal Justice Bill below #TheConnection #EndingHomelessness #CriminalJusticeBill
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With The Connection by his side, Peter has been able to recover from life on the streets and find his way home.

To discover how we change people’s lives, just like Peter, tap here: connection-at-stmartins.org.uk/our-impact/

With The Connection by his side, Peter has been able to recover from life on the streets and find his way home. To discover how we change people’s lives, just like Peter, tap here: connection-at-stmartins.org.uk/our-impact/ #EndingHomelessness #RoughSleeping
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Really important stats below 👇

Charities like us and The Passage Charity are based in the heart of homelessness in London.

By working together, as a sector and as a society, we can bring these numbers down 💙

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Top tips for chatting with people sleeping rough 📝

1. Stay safe ⚠️

2. Being respectful 🤝

3. Keep your promises when offering support ☕

Above all, remember you're speaking to another human being 💙

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‘Safe, secure, stable’ - we couldn’t put it better ourselves.

Social housing might be the key to ending homelessness.

Find out why here 👇

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To make sure every autistic person has a safe home, we need to consider what safe means to them on an individual level 💙

This could mean quiet spaces in day centres and more supported accommodation

To make sure every autistic person has a safe home, we need to consider what safe means to them on an individual level 💙 This could mean quiet spaces in day centres and more supported accommodation #TheConnection #AutismAwarenessDay
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This is unacceptable. People sleeping rough deserve our respect and support, not punishment for being failed by the systems meant to protect them.

Email your MP here and let them know that you want them to stand against these cruel measures: campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/142013/ac…

This is unacceptable. People sleeping rough deserve our respect and support, not punishment for being failed by the systems meant to protect them. Email your MP here and let them know that you want them to stand against these cruel measures: campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/142013/ac…
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