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/...

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...

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

📅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

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

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.

@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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

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

🎥 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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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.

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...

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

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...

The housing crisis in NI is worsening, with over 32,000 households now facing homelessness, up 136% in the last decade. Without urgent funding for social housing, more families will be left behind. Full statement from Homeless Connect: bit.ly/41iUnm9

NI Homelessness Conference panel spotlight: Innovative Approaches to Homelessness with Freek Spinnewijn (FEANTSA) & Maggie Brunjes (Homeless Network Scotland). Two leaders, one goal: ending homelessness. Join us 9 Oct, St Comgall’s. Book now: homelessconnect.org/ni-homelessn... #NIHC2025

NI Homelessness Conference - 9 Oct Why attend? Because ending homelessness needs more than good intentions. It needs joined-up thinking. 📍 Big issues, honest conversations 🧠 Learn from lived experience & sector leaders 🤝 Connect, share, act Book now: bit.ly/45s7pAl #NIHC25 #Housing #NIEvents

Violence against women and girls is a homelessness issue. At our conference workshop, we’ll hear from: – NIHE – Women’s Aid – I-SPHERE Explore how services can respond more safely and effectively. 🗓️ 9 Oct | homelessconnect.org/ni-homelessn... #HomelessConnect #VAWG #HomelessnessConference

🚨 The NI Homelessness Conference 2025 tackles some of the biggest issues facing our sector: ⚕️Overdose Prevention Facilities 🏡Housing allocations reform 🧔‍♀️Violence against women & girls 📦Migration & homelessness in Europe Book tickets @HomelessConnect 9 Oct | Belfast | homelessconnect.org

Thanks to Cheryl Brownlee MLA for meeting with us this week to discuss housing and homelessness issues. We’re continuing to meet with MLAs across parties to push for meaningful reform and investment in prevention. #Housing #Homelessness #NIAssembly #EndHomelessness

We submitted our response to the NI Homelessness Prevention Bill. We support extending prevention support from 28 to 60+ days, but it’s time for a full, independent review of homelessness law in NI. Our response here - bit.ly/3HexyJn #Homelessness #NIAssembly #HousingReform

Thanks to @davidhoneyford.bsky.social for meeting with us in Lisburn this morning. We discussed key housing and homelessness issues in Lagan Valley. Homeless Connect is committed to leading change and working with policymakers to find lasting solutions. #Homelessness #Housing #NIHousing

Mark Baillie from Homeless Connect is speaking at “Weathering the Storm” @ Féile an Phobail. A panel discussion on housing & homelessness with Ark Housing, NIFHA & NIHE. 🗓 7 Aug | ⏰ 11AM | 📍 St Mary’s, Falls Rd Questions? [email protected] #Homelessness #NIHousing #Féile2024 #SocialHousing