I met James yesterday who has been travelling around trying to find somewhere to live dependent upon the kindness of strangers. He began living on the streets in 2013 when his mum died and he is now homeless because the criteria for housing in this country doesn't fit him. He isn't a single parent and does not have a significant incapacity. He is also not on drugs and does not drink so also does not fit the criteria for other organisations primarily set up for this in the area. In effect he has fallen through the net.
I was bowled over by the generosity of people whilst talking to him on the street. That morning he received enough donations to get him off the street for 3 nights. But, that is rare and he has spent weeks where help was rare and he was just surviving. Please give what you can even if it is only £1. Thank you