Volunteers organize Christmas event for homeless in Bolton as UK sees surge in homelessness.

Volunteers in Bolton are organizing a Christmas event to support homeless individuals, offering meals and activities. This follows reports showing a 14% increase in homelessness in England, attributed to high rents and a lack of affordable housing. In Stoke-on-Trent, 143 people are homeless this Christmas, including 25 rough sleepers. Sheffield's Framework charity, facing a 78% rise in rough sleepers, will be checking on those on the streets during the holiday.

December 25, 2024
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