This year from the 1st October, we are building up to World Homelessness Day on 10th October with 10 days of things you can Do, Discuss and Donate to take charge of change.
Raising awareness of the youth homelessness crisis is vital. Learn more about a topic that, for many, goes completely unnoticed. Then have an open discussion with friends and loved ones. The more people know, the more they can influence change.
Fatima found out she was pregnant at 21, with nowhere to live. Find out how she is still following her dreams of becoming a nurse.
This winter is going to be the hardest for young people yet - facing a housing and cost-of-living crisis. Donate so we can ensure young people stay safe and warm as it get colder.
We're calling political parties to commit to a strategy to end youth homelessness. Write to your MP, share our campaign with others and get your organisation on board.
Phoenix Court are a local business that support our work. Read how our partnership with them is so successful, and discuss within your own company how you can take charge of change.
Last chance to get you and your friends, family and colleagues tickets to our wonderful World Homelessness Day fundraiser!On Thursday 10th October, 6.30pm, Terrace Pavilion at House of CommonsIt will be an evening celebrating young people we support, fundraising for a great cause and your chance to win some incredible prizes at our lucky dip and auction. You could win hotel stays, trips to the sea, signed books, dinner vouchers, Harry Potter Studio Tour tickets, cooking classes and many more.Get your exclusive tickets here - https://buff.ly/4e4vQoR
It is #BlackHistoryMonth and whilst this is time to reflect and celebrate the history of Black people and culture around the world and in the UK, we understand that much of this history has lead to real world, current consequences. One of these that we see acutely at New Horizon Youth Centre is around housing. Black families are much less likely to own their homes in the UK (20-36% are renting, compared with 16% of white households), due to a lack of generational wealth and social mobility, immigration policies and racism, amongst other things. So housing instability and homelessness is often more common amongst Black people. For example, last year 55% of the young people we supported were Black, but in London only 13.5% of people are Black.Earlier this year staff and young people from our service contributed to some valuable research by Herriot Watt University on the impact that homelessness has on young Black people in London. (full blog and report on our website)Through listening to stories and experiences of young people and support services, they found that young Black people face particular pressures with housing and have unique issues around homelessness. A reckoning with, and tackling, systemic racism would pave the way for better services, support and care for young Black people, so every young person in London can give their potential a home.
BAFTA winning chef @itsbigzuu, Hollywood actor @willpoulter and @nhyouthcentre came together to host an amazing BBQ for young people experiencing homelessness in London. New Horizon is the only open access service for young people affected by homelessness in London. Thanks Will and Zuu for supporting young people and New Horizon’s vital work keeping young people off the streets, safe, fed and housed. You can support New Horizon too by donating through the link in their story, bio and website!
Not pictured: LOADS of socks 🧦🧦🧦Thanks so much @uniqloeurope We’re absolutely delighted to be the charity partner for your new store opening @coaldropsyard @kingscrossn1c ! All these good quality T-shirts, socks, vests, thermals, jackets, blankets and sportswear will go directly to young people affected by homelessness in London. #haul #uniqlo #unboxing #folding #charitypartner #clothesdonation #secondhand #charityshop #kingscross #coalsdropsyard
What will you be remembered for? We asked staff at New Horizon how they would like to be remembered - snacks, football and sexual health are very important. But what about ending youth homelessness? By leaving a gift in your Will to New Horizon Youth Centre, you can be remembered for giving future Londoners` potential a home, and helping to end youth homelessness for generations to come. #RememberACharityWeek #LegacyGiving #GiftInWills
We are recruiting (again)! Our team is growing to sustainably meet the needs of young people who need housing support in London (n.b. it`s a lot).Our unique offer of holistic housing, life skills and health support is so valuable and changes lives. This is your sign to get involved.Volunteer, paid, full-time, front line and behind the scenes roles available - deadlines from 15 Sept to 4 October
Dear our new Minister for Homelessness Rushanara Ali MP, Please read our letter and help end youth homelessness for 136k young people in the UK. We have 10 really good ideas! From, 41 youth and homelessness organisations and 136,000 young people. #PlanForThe136k #EndYouthHomelessness
Checking blood pressure is important because it helps to:1. Detect high blood pressure early, which is a common condition that increases the risk for heart disease and stroke2. Prevent health problems associated with high or low blood pressure3. Discover any problems early and monitor your healthAnytime you can ask Godgive, our wonderful nurse, for a health check and blood pressure check 🩺🩸#KnowYourNumbersWeek
We are recruiting! 🏡 Caseworker - a short term caseworker to support young people impacted by violence and/or the criminal justice system, enabling them to move safely into appropriate housing and independence. 3 months. Deadline TODAY 🙆 Youth work service manager - a dynamic, organised & proactive manager to support young people who are homeless, facing homelessness or unsafe to achieve independence and positive futures. 9 months maternity cover. Deadline Monday 2 Sept 💁♀️ Youth worker (young women) - a highly motivated and passionate team player to join our growing team as a full-time Youth Worker (Women’s Worker). 9 months maternity cover. Deadline Monday 9 Sept 🧠 Data and impact manager - Dynamically support frontline teams to record and share the impact of our work, and use digital tools to provide data, narrative, research and learning for our teams, funders and the wider public. Full time, permanent. Deadline Monday 16 September 📚 Assistant administrator - supporting the organisation with increased demand around finance, admin and resources, ensuring the organisation and our services run smoothly. Full time, permanent. Deadline Monday 23 September 🫶 Volunteer roles - Kitchen Assistant, ESOL tutor and Trustees! Find out more and how to apply - link in bio
Tickets are now on sale for our annual fundraising evening! Join us on Thursday 10th October at the Terrace Pavilion, House of Commons, with stunning views of the River Thames from 6:30 pm-9:00 pm for a live auction, lucky dip prizes, canapes, and drinks. All funds raised will support young Londoners experiencing homelessness.
not brat: period povertybrat: donating period products to New HorizonFor many of our young people, period poverty is very real. Running out of sanitary products is stressful, anxiety inducing and for many, leads to shame. Especially if you don’t have the money to buy any or friends around to ask for help.Help our young people combat period poverty and have a brat summer by donating tampons, sanitary pads and panty liners here. LINK IN BIO#brat #NotBrat #PeriodPoverty #BratSummer #charlixcx #periods #tampons #itsthesamebutitsnot #360 #apple
We have some brilliant opportunities to join the New Horizon team! Check out full time and volunteer roles here: https://buff.ly/3LU0Zj5
Speak to New Horizon today and get the support you deserve.
By giving just £10, you can help us provide young homeless people across London with the services and support that they desperately need.
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