I'm taking part in the LandAid SleepOut 2025!
Last year LandAid #SleepOut2024 raised over £600,000 and proud to say Finley, Euan and I contributed. I have lost count of the number of times I have taken part - it's not easy but neither is being homeless!
Homelessness is NOT a lifestyle choice. Everyone deserves a safe place to call their home.
Youth homelessness is a pressing societal issue characterised by young individuals, often aged 16 to 24, experiencing housing instability or living on the streets. This vulnerable population faces numerous challenges, including limited access to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities.
Factors contributing to youth homelessness encompass family conflict, economic hardship, and mental health issues, often exacerbated by systemic failures in social support systems.
The consequences of youth homelessness extend beyond immediate housing concerns, impacting mental well-being and perpetuating cycles of poverty. Without stable housing, these young individuals are at a heightened risk.
So again in February 2024 me, Finley and Euan (and maybe a cuddly toy) will be wrapping up and venturing into the countryside to SleepOut.