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What Are The Causes Of Homelessness?

The causes of homelessness are rarely straightforward Whatever the initial reason that someone becomes homeless (a relationship breakdown, for example), we know that poverty is likely to be an underlying factor. The chances of someone experiencing homelessness by the age of 30 are predicted by: Often, several of these factors are to blame. For example,…
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Thank You for the Year 2022

Meals Weight Family Hygiene Products and Toiletries are giving to the homeless friends on the streets. Vulnerable older people through referrals were also supported with Hygiene Products and Toiletries. Thank You for the Year 2022, see you again next year….. We owe you a debt of gratitude for your support to the most vulnerable people…
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Channel 5 News Visited BALCProject Before Election In NI

Walk INN Food Bank is in the heart of vulnerable people in Belfast and Lisburn. Channel 5 News visited to see how our Charity continue to support those in need with the support of volunteers and members of our community. This is not an easy experience for anyone to be going through, but it’s particularly…
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Belfast charity sees demand for weekly food parcels increase by 40%

Published Monday 2 August 2021, 4:51pm
By James Martin

A Belfast charity has seen a significant rise in food poverty with demand for their weekly food parcels up 40%.

The charity says it has seen an uptake as furlough begins to wind down.

One in five firms say they plan to let staff go after the latest changes to the scheme.

Homelessness: ‘Everybody’s dream is to have their own home at Christmas’

By Emily McGarvey
BBC News NI Published 25 December 2021
While many families will celebrate Christmas in the warmth of their own home, for others, that is a luxury they can only dream of this year.

Supporting The Homeless Is Easy With These Ideas

We don’t just hand out items and walk away, we build a relationship to really help homeless people. We have a comprehensive plan to address homelessness includes programs to prevent homelessness before it starts and programs to support people already experiencing homelessness. Prevention is much less costly than dealing with the complications of long-term homelessness.…
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How to set up a fundraising page

Our guide to setting up your online fundraising page Below you will find everything you need to know about online charity donation pages and how to set one up. It’s really simple to use and an effective way to generate donations easily. Why use a charity donation website? It’s safe and secure. The convenience and…
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Food Insecurity Project

2020 and 2021 was an unprecedented year. Through these two years our Walk INN Food Bank was able to support the vulnerable people in our community with Free Food, Hygiene Products etc…. We have giving out 6871 Free meals in 2021 to those in need in our community over the year and we will continue…
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We Gave Out 100 Bags Of Free Whole Turkey This Christmas

Today 25th 2021 Christmas Day We gave out 100 bags of Free Whole Turkey, bags of potatoes, Vegetables, fruits etc.. to Families and individuals in support of their needs this Christmas. We are all in difficult situation, many people are lacking basic necessities such as food. Despite a lot of encouragement, despite political freedoms and…
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You May Be Homeless But You Are Not Faceless – Merry Christmas

2021 has been a difficult year for everyone and more so for those without a roof over their heeds. Our friends on the streets were amazed to receive Christmas gifts from our charity even though that they may be homeless they are not faceless. These are pictures of some of our friends that received Christmas…
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