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One of a kind

An in-depth focus on east London’s the Kind Counter, a soup kitchen for homeless people and people struggling with the cost of living crisis. Report by Emdad Rahman

Being homeless doesn't mean you can't vote on May 7
The Pavement's guide to getting your voice heard

News

A homeless dog’s life
One of the biggest problems for homeless dog owners is the lack of dog-friendly accommodation
Strikers reach a deal
A planned 10-day strike by workers at a homeless charity was called off after an 11th-hour settlement
Climbdown on sanctions
UK government has committed to reconsider its policy of imposing sanctions on thousands of people receiving benefits
Workfare boycott
The UK government’s ‘Help to Work’ scheme has been boycotted by 300 organisations
Runaways to get support
New project tackles challenges faced by young people resulting from family relationship breakdown
Sponsor a bed and rebuild a life
Merseyside charity has ambitious plans to support its companions

Features

Sports day

On a visit to Leyton Orient Football Club, our writer notes the importance of community projects and sports to people struggling during the winter. By Emdad Rahman

Little things lead to change

How the little things we do to support people experiencing homelessness can lead to big changes for the better. Words on outreach, attitudes and fighting divisive rhetoric, by Emdad Rahman

Common goal

A report on a community football tournament, leading our writer to think about the connection between the grassroots game and kind acts. By Emdad Rahman

Breaking bread

Words on working in outreach and seeing the link between homelessness and mental health, as well as the importance of cooperation between grassroots outreach groups. By Emdad Rahman

Homeless during Ramadan

From late March to late April, Muslims observed the holy month of Ramadan. Throughout the UK, communities worked together during the month to support homeless people and people experiencing food poverty. By Emdad Rahman

All together

Cooperation and coordination is key for local, smaller homeless services and outreach projects. Their survival and efficiency should be admired and serves as a template moving forward. Words by Emdad Rahman.

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