In my shoes – taking a proactive approach to race action
In response to the issues raised as a result of the killing of George Floyd in May 2020 and Black Lives Matter, St Mungo’s is taking a proactive approach. As a leading homelessness charity, we have always had a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Survey feedback is that 91% of our staff believe we are […]
Housing First – achieving the aim of ending rough sleeping for good
Housing first was once thought of as a radical rethinking of how homelessness could be tackled – but over the years it has become an increasingly important element to achieving the aim of ending rough sleeping for good. One person who has witnessed the scheme’s successes – and a few challenges – over the years […]
Why the cold weather feels a little bit different this year
Petra Salva, St Mungo’s Director of Rough Sleeping, Westminster and Migrant Services, explains why our services ramp up as temperatures drop. And why Covid-19 is making things a little different this year. I’ve dedicated my whole working life to supporting people out of rough sleeping and homelessness. Over the last 20 years or so, I […]
