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The homeless community

June 01 2023
Museum of Homelessness: Candles are laid out in two rows, commemorating the people who died whilst experiencing homelessness in 2022. © the Pavement Museum of Homelessness: Candles are laid out in two rows, commemorating the people who died whilst experiencing homelessness in 2022. © the Pavement

What does community mean to you? Whatever it may be, most of us can agree it’s something we all crave and care for

What does community mean to you? Whatever it may be, most of us can agree it’s something we all crave and care for. Cultivating community can be especially important for people experiencing homelessness.

To guide us on our journey through understanding and appreciating our community, a number of articles on the theme can be found in the magazine. Among them, Emdad Rahman on page 12 shares some words on experiencing homelessness during Ramadan. Leon Eckford, meanwhile, has some thoughts about community and recovery on page 24.

There’s also all of the regular news, views and cartoons elsewhere in the magazine, too.

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Museum of Homelessness

The Museum of Homelessness (MoH) organised a national vigil for people who died while homeless in 2022, outside Downing Street in April. Research by MoH reveals 1,313 people died whilst experiencing homelessness in the UK in 2022. The service was held on 20 April, with people unable to attend asked to light a candle in remembrance at home and use the hashtag #MakeThemCount on social media posts. The sombre occasion was marked by attendees lighting candles of their own and seeking comfort in the community. People were invited to share memories and anecdotes in celebration of people who have died whilst experiencing homelessness. A number of contributors to the Pavement were honoured to attend the vigil and everybody at the magazine sends strength and love to people mourning a loss this past year.

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