Housing
Second Step stands against homelessness
Like many, we were shocked by recent remarks about homelessness being a lifestyle choice. Our Chief Executive, Aileen Edwards, is…
Read MoreHow Second Step supported Bristol’s new Lord Mayor to find a home
From being street homeless to becoming Bristol’s new lord mayor, Labour Councillor Paul Goggin shared how he overcame what felt…
Read MoreNo Going Back
Today the online housing magazine Inside Housing publishes a comment piece from our Chief Executive Aileen Edwards. With a readership…
Read MoreTAP for Bristol donates £10,000 to Bristol’s homelessness support services
£5,000 for supporting homeless people out of COVID-19 isolation £5,000 to fund homelessness prevention work Second Step to maintain personal…
Read MoreEnd Homelessness Now campaign
Second Step has joined the End Homelessness Now campaign. The campaign is targeted at all leaders of political parties leading…
Read MoreLounge cafes raise funds for vulnerable people in Somerset
The new Fosso and Fondo Lounge cafes in Wells and Street have raised £2,656.30 for Second Step, specifically for our…
Read MoreMaking Connections
Making Connections was the theme of our recent event. As part of the day a panel with lived experience shared their thoughts on Making Connections.
Read MoreNew boots
Sylvia’s Fund was set up last October with a remit to issue small wellbeing grants to people who use Second Step services.
Read MoreIs Housing First the answer?
Second Step’s Chief Executive Aileen Edwards was interviewed about a new Housing First pilot in Bristol on the BBC’s regional news programme Points West.
Read MoreIt’s vital to remember mental health when we talk about housing
When there’s a housing crisis any help at all is welcome. That’s why we’re pleased at Second Step that the Government has pledged more money to help reduce rough sleeping
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