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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

You cannot separate housing from health. Covid-19 made that clearer than ever. As our CEO Nicola McCrudden, speaking at the Covid-19 Inquiry has said, the connections between health and homelessness need to be built into strategy permanently – not just activated in a crisis.

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

📢 New hoarding training for frontline workers! 📅 11 March – Belfast 📅 12 March – Coleraine Half-day in-person course by @RespectMyStuff 🔗 homelessconnect.org/events/ #Hoarding #Homelessness #NorthernIreland

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

We're hiring! Administrative Assistant to join our Belfast team. 35hrs/week | £24,796 | Hybrid working Great benefits: flexible working, 25 days leave, pension, healthcare & training opportunities. Apply: homelessconnect.org/job/administ... Closes: 18 March #Jobs #Belfast #NorthernIreland

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Thrilled to share Homeless Connect has been shortlisted in 4 categories for the CIH All-Ireland Housing Awards 2026: Working in Partnership, Housing Hero, Excellence in Housing Innovation & Community Champions. Thank you to our amazing team and partners! 🤞

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

This afternoon, the APG on Homelessness held its latest meeting up at the Assembly. The group was briefed by Housing Executive representatives on their response to homelessness. You can read more about the session on our website- homelessconnect.org/apg-on-homel...

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Our response to the submission, please read on our website: homelessconnect.org/wp-content/u...

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Our next FREE training opportunity ( funded by FLN) being hosted in Derry/ Londonderry is a one day workshop to learn practical tools and techniques to effectively manage and resolve conflict in both professional and personal settings. Book here homelessconnect.org/event/effect...

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Being Trauma Informed in Practice is vital when offering daily support and direction to those we are serving. This full day online course on 21.1.26 will provide the information needed Fee: £105 ( member); £135 ( non member) Book today-https://homelessconnect.org/event/trauma-informed-practice/

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Hiring: Policy & Public Affairs Officer. Help shape evidence-based policy, engage decision-makers, and strengthen the voice of the homelessness sector in NI. Apply: homelessconnect.org/job/policy-a...

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Policy and Public Affairs Officer - Homeless Connect

Join Homeless Connect as a Policy and Public Affairs Officer, shaping evidence-based policy and influencing decision-makers. Includes flexible work

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Yesterday our Head of Policy & Programmes, Mark Baillie, spoke on BBC Talkback about the latest NISRA homelessness stats and what they show about rising need and system pressures in NI. Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

The Women’s Support Initiative provides trauma-informed support and safe accommodation for women facing chronic homelessness. By rebuilding trust and offering consistent, compassionate care, it helps women move from crisis toward stability and dignity. Read: homelessconnect.org/how-the-wome...

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Huge thanks to Ulster Camogie for their generous donation to Stuff a Bus. We’re still collecting long-life food at Translink stations + online donations here: www.justgiving.com/campaign/stu... Every contribution helps families this Christmas.

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

We’ve begun distributing Rough Sleeper Packs to outreach teams - providing essential items that offer warmth, comfort and safety to those sleeping rough. Huge thanks to all the frontline teams working to reach people in crisis. Together, we can make sure support gets where it's needed most.

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Homelessness Awareness Week is now over - thank you to everyone who helped highlight the realities of homelessness across NI. Frontline workers, partners, volunteers, and lived experience voices all played a vital role. Grateful for the solidarity and momentum. The work continues

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

As #HAW25 comes to an end, we’re shining a light on the reality behind rising homelessness in NI. Yesterday, our Head of Policy & Programmes, Mark Baillie, joined BBC Sunday Sequence to discuss the increase in people experiencing homelessness, and why this year’s theme matters now more than ever.

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Fantastic feedback from Nikki the Lived Experience Coordinator at Homeless Connect, following our joint workshops. Nikki’s passion for Lived Experience and research is amazing! #HomelessnessAwarenessWeek #SeeThePerson @homelessconnect.bsky.social

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

As we mark Homelessness Awareness Week, we’re asking NI to look past statistics and see the people behind them. The @irishnews.com has shared a powerful story of someone who knows first-hand the fear and isolation of homelessness - but also the difference support, compassion & connection can make.

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I know the fear and loneliness of being homeless. But the support is out there

During Homelessness Awareness Week, the charity Homeless Connect is urging people to look beyond the statistics and ‘see the person’, as the numbers experiencing or at risk of homelessness continue to...

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

We believe that the research we conduct, when paired with lived experience is unstoppable. We are proud of this feedback given by an attendee from our workshops run along with Homeless Connect. #HomelessnessAwarenessWeek #SeeThePerson @homelessconnect.bsky.social

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Compassion fatigue is real, and unfortunately, NI is no exception. As political, public, and media narratives grow increasingly divisive, it can become all too easy to forget our shared humanity. That’s why we have chosen #SeeThePerson as the theme for this year’s Homelessness Awareness Week.

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Housing Rights @housingrightsni.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

📅1 December marks the start of Homelessness Awareness Week 2025 At Housing Rights, we strengthen the safety nets to keep people in their homes through our advocacy and casework teams, legal team, and Beyond the Gate project. #SeeThePerson

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There is an image of a woman and young child sitting on a fold up bed. There is a blue box with white and black text "Homelessness Awareness Week 1 December - 7 December 2025"

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Our first quote of the week is from one of the Experts by Experience from Homeless Connect who has attended the workshops we have facilitated. #HomelessnessAwarenessWeek #SeeThePerson @homelessconnect.bsky.social

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

As we mark Homelessness Awareness Week, we’re urging everyone in Northern Ireland to look beyond the headlines and recognise the people behind them. Today’s @belfastlive.co.uk story highlights the challenges faced by a young person who experienced homelessness as a child.

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ADRC NI @adrcni.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

@homelessconnect.bsky.social This #HomelessnessAwarenessWeek, we’re dedicated to the theme: #SeeThePerson. Stay tuned this week for quotes from those who took part in the workshops and our research facilitators about the impact of them. @homelessconnect.bsky.social

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Today marks the start of Homelessness Awareness Week 2025. We are at Stormont today as the All-Party Group on Homelessness hosts an event in the Long Gallery at Parliament Buildings.

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Homelessness Awareness Week is only a few days away! Make sure to have a look at our programme outlining all the events taking place during the week: homelessconnect.org/events/ #HAW25 #SeeThePerson

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

In May 2025, there were 5,220 households in temporary accommodation throughout Northern Ireland. This represents an increase of 153% from January 2019. Join us next week for Homelessness Awareness Week as we #SeeThePerson behind the continued homelessness crisis. #HAW25

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Homelessness Awareness Week 2025 is a few days away. This year, we’re joining together to challenge stigma and highlight the real people and stories behind homelessness. Discover how you can take part here: homelessconnect.org/homelessness... #HAW25 #SeeThePerson

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

In June 2025, 32,159 households in Northern Ireland were on the social housing waiting list- a 78% increase from 2024.

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

When we hear the word “homelessness,” too often a narrow image comes to mind. But the truth is far broader. Homelessness includes individuals and families living in temporary accommodation, sofa surfing, or staying in overcrowded, insecure, or unsafe housing.

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

A staggering 4,730 children in Northern Ireland are living in temporary accommodation - a 121% rise since 2019. Childhood homelessness harms health, wellbeing, and education. Please #SeeThePerson and support efforts to help children and families facing homelessness. #HAW25

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Homelessness is more than numbers or labels. This Homelessness Awareness Week (1–7 Dec), let’s #SeeThePerson behind every statistic - real people with hopes, challenges, and potential.

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Our Frontline Network Lunch and Learn event next Tuesday 11.11.25 in Belfast has a few spaces left. Opportunities to network over lunch, will be followed by a workshop on the Trauma Informed Practice Toolkit for NI, led by the implementation officer from SBNI . Booking link here- bit.ly/47o678W

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Frontline Network Lunch and Learn -

Join our Frontline Workers Networking Lunch & Learn to explore the Trauma Informed Toolkit (NI) with SBNI, share practice insights and connect with peers.

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Homeless Connect one day in person course Effective Conversations to Reduce Alcohol and Drug-Related Harm is just 2 weeks away on the 18th November. It will enhance attendees conversational skills around these sensitive topics . Fee:£135 (member); £165 (non-member) Book today bit.ly/47m4c4V

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

on 25th November NI Frontline Network has an interesting half day online option to find out more about Neurodiversity. This course will provide insights into the autistic spectrum and other neurodiverse areas alongside effective communication and support strategies. bit.ly/47kVELx

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Frontline Network – Neurodiversity Awareness and Support - Homeless Connect

On Tuesday 25 November, the NI Frontline Network will be holding an online workshop focused on neurodiversity awareness and support.

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Homeless Connect in person course on 18 November, (Belfast) is 'Effective Conversations to Reduce Alcohol and Drug Related harm'. This course will increase staff confidence in managing alcohol and/or drug related situations safely. Fee:£135 (member); £165 (non-member) Book today bit.ly/47m4c4V

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

In CT Brief, Nicola McCrudden, CEO of Homeless Connect, explores what’s driving Northern Ireland’s homelessness crisis – and how prevention and collaboration can build a better system. Read here: www.campbelltickell.com/ctbrief/issu...

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Homelessness in NI - CTB 80

The latest insights from Campbell Tickell's CTB80: Nicola McCrudden of Homeless Connect explores the pressures, prevention and pathways forward.

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

We’re hiring an Income Development Manager to grow and diversify funding for our projects, including FareShare NI. Based in Belfast with hybrid working. Salary £37k–£39k. Apply now: homelessconnect.org/job/income-d... #NIJobs #HomelessConnect #Fundraising

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Income Development Manager - Homeless Connect

Join Homeless Connect as an Income Development Manager to lead fundraising, build partnerships, and help sustain vital homelessness services across NI.

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

🎥 What a day! The NI Homelessness Conference 2025 brought together experts, frontline workers & lived experience voices for a day of learning & collaboration. Thanks to all who joined us! #NIHC2025

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

1 month to go until our Frontline network Lunch and Learn in Belfast. Over lunch, the implementation manager from SBNI will be on hand to guide you through their NI specific trauma informed toolkit. Book here today: bit.ly/4h7JHxr

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Frontline Workers Networking, Lunch and Learn -

Join our Frontline Workers Networking Lunch & Learn to explore the Trauma Informed Toolkit (NI) with SBNI, share practice insights and connect with peers.

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

A brilliant day at the NI Homelessness Conference 2025! Huge thanks to our speakers, sponsors & everyone who joined us. Your insights & collaboration made it a real success. Watch this space for highlights & key takeaways. #NIHC25

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

The team are hard at work preparing for tomorrow's NI Homelessness Conference. We're looking forward to seeing you there! #NIHC25

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

This summer we visited Hosford at @East Belfast Mission. From hostel support to the 240 Inclusion Hub, staff help with housing, wellbeing & skills. Inspiring work linking clients to community despite pressures. Learn more: homelessconnect.org/hosford/ #HomelessConnect #CommunitySupport

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Last chance to register for #NIHC2025! Join leading experts on 9 Oct for a day of keynotes, panels & workshops tackling homelessness. Last remaining tickets. Book now: homelessconnect.org/ni-homelessn...

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

How can lived experience help address health inequalities in homelessness? Hear ADRC’s groundbreaking research shaped by those who’ve lived it. 📅 9 Oct, St Comgall’s. Book: homelessconnect.org/ni-homelessn... #NIHC2025

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

We visited Mindwise Inverary House, celebrating 50 years of supporting people with mental health challenges. A new Tenancy Bridge Building role will ease the move to independent living. Staff also access training & advocacy via our Frontline Learning Network. Learn more: bit.ly/46jztEU

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Nicola McCrudden, CEO of Homeless Connect, told the Belfast Telegraph: “Rising homelessness is an obvious sign that past failures to tackle housing need has caught up with us… The societal & monetary costs of failing to build enough social housing continue to mount.” Read more: bit.ly/46DmjUC

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Stormont must raise its ambition if it is to tackle the scourge of homelessness: MLA

An MLA has said Stormont must raise its ambition after it was revealed that just 41 new social homes have been started while homelessness more than doubles in the last ten years.

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Mark Baillie & Nikki McConville represented @homelessconnect.bsky.social at the Secretary of State’s Garden Party at Hillsborough Castle, joining others recognised for their impact across NI communities.

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

This afternoon the All Party Group on #Homelessness met to hear from officials on the fifth Interdepartmental Homelessness Action Plan (IDHAP). You can read more about the session on our website here homelessconnect.org/apg-on-homel...

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Homeless Connect @homelessconnect.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

One month to go until the NI Homelessness Conference 2025 at St Comgall’s, West Belfast. Expect expert panels, practical workshops, and the chance to connect with colleagues from across NI, the UK & Europe. 📅 9 Oct | 🎟️ Book now: homelessconnect.org/ni-homelessn... #NIHC25 #Housing #NIEvents

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fareshareni.bsky.social @fareshareni.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

On 25 Sept, join our free webinar to learn how your charity, school, or community group can access surplus food through FareShare. Support your services, cut costs, and help feed vulnerable people across NI. Register here 👉 homelessconnect.org/event/feedin...

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