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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

4 days ago

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates … See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

Just taken part in a online Naccom Network conference call. Over 45 people taking part. Projects from Leeds, Bradford, Nottingham, Birmingham, London, Wolverhampton, Edinburgh, Glasgow,Cardiff, Belfast, Bristol, Sheffield,Middlesbrough, Stoke-on-Trent and more. All working to operate some sort of service to prevent homelessness and destitution among refugees and asylum seekers during these very difficult times. Issues discussed including concerns around new refugees still be evicted in some places from their home office accommodation, getting food to people, many volunteers being over 70, mental health of clients but also staff and volunteers too and working with councils and services to prevent street homelessness. Great work everybody! … See MoreSee Less

1 week ago

Yesterday, our refugee project in Leeds said goodbye to Risako who has been volunteering in our office at least once a week for the last 6 months or so. All Japanese students have been recalled home because of the coronavirus. Thank you for all your help Risako! Here she is yesterday with Ian and St.Clair from the Abigail Housing Refugee Project … See MoreSee Less

3 weeks ago

Good to see Abigail Housing acknowledged as a partner in Bradford Council’s homelessness strategy 2020-25 … See MoreSee Less

3 weeks ago

Today as part of the grant to help us develop from the Lloyds Bank Foundation, Neal the Housing Manager of our Refugee Project has been to Newcastle to meet with Julian Prior the CEO of the Action Foundation. Invaluable to learn from his experience. Julian is also chair of Naccom Network, really very grateful to him and all the members of the network who have been so supportive and generous with their time, thank you! … See MoreSee Less