The Simon Community is a homeless charity based on the founding principles of acceptance, love and support for those who have been rejected by other services
London
Joined April 2011
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Once again @CamdenCouncil is NOW forcibly 'removing' those experiencing homelessness under the pretence of building works outside their Pancras Square offices... some convenient new planters!
There has been one arrest so far...
How is this helping?
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Our reporter Frankie Lister-Fell witnessed the homeless tent clearance operation as it happened. Here she explains what she saw and how people have been affected: youtu.be/GmvjCjGUbXw?feature…
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EVERYONE who was involved in that day's heinous actions were at fault!
@MPSCamden, @CamdenCouncil & @uclh ALL were equally complicit
There's much more we would like to say but all is now in the hands of our excellent legal support teams.
This must NEVER happen again ANYWHERE!
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When on the @LondonAssembly I volunteered with @SimonComLondon early on Monday mornings to go out with their tea/coffee/sandwich van for the homeless. There were often service veterans amongst the homeless, or people who had held good jobs and never expected to be on the streets.
What do you call a person who wants to stop hopeless people using tents?
Who wants to fine charities that hand them out to them
…just as the temperature plummets and more people find themselves on the streets.
I can think of a word.
news.sky.com/story/amp/suell…
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Calling all do-gooders and community superheroes! WrapUpLondon needs your help to keep our city warm. Join our coat drive and let's turn the tube collection into the trendiest fashion show in town! #WrapUpLondon #HandsOnLondon #SpreadWarmth #Volunteer
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🚨So @Tell_StreetLink has relaunched with contact ONLY available via online..
NO phone line!
So how are people going to self refer?
Internet access is a luxury that most of our street friends can't afford
This is ridiculous...
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The govt should be making sure everyone can afford to put food on the table - not spying on us while we do our shopping
Our letter in today's Times with 12 other groups calling for an end to invasive facial recognition tech, and more support for people who are struggling ⬇️
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Homelessness charity @SimonComLondon turns 60 today. Here’s how pioneering founder Anton Wallich-Clifford changed the way homelessness is tackled in the UK
bigissue.com/news/housing/si…
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‘Champion of the invisible’: blue plaque campaign for pioneer on homelessness theguardian.com/society/2023…
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‘Champion of the invisible’: blue plaque campaign for pioneer on homelessness theguardian.com/society/2023…
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this man was born 100 years ago today, his incredible legacy was the birth and growth of dozens of organisations across the UK and Ireland, starting with @SimonComLondon 60 years ago followed by @SimonCommScot in 1966, growing from there into a massive network 1/2
Simon Community retweeted
Banning asylum seekers will not:
- Fix this country
- Improve the UK education system
- Decrease your rent/bills
- Fund the NHS
- Help you get a GP appt
- Stop crime
- End homelessness
- Stop your wife leaving you
- Improve your life in any way
- Make you any less of a loser
Simon Community retweeted
🎄Welcome to our #solidaritree at @IslingtonBC Town Hall 🎄
We are appealing for any treats for our #xmasday event with @our_MoH for those experiencing homelessness in the area. 🎁
Chocolate, socks, toiletries.. simple wee gifts are very welcome 🙏
open every day incl. #xmaseve
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Because of your generosity the SpeedoMick Foundation where able to gift a grant to the @SimonComLondon they in turn bought sleeping bags for people experiencing homelessness.
I tagged along as they gave hot drinks and food to anyone who needed it on a bitterly cold night.
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We are at crisis point; @our_MoH we have recorded an 80% increase in deaths thru Dying Homeless Project over past 2 year. Challenge & inspiration in equal measure @turtleandturtle
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We have LOTS of sleeping bags to share with any groups who may need them.
PLEASE get in touch asap for collection from our #SolidarityHub
PLEASE forward to any relevant groups you may know
Thanks
#GiveAshift #SolidarityNotCharity
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Simon Community retweeted
Can anyone help out at our Clapham branch on Thursday evenings?
We are literally at breaking point there and will have to wind things down without more volunteers.
Please DM us for more info, and only contact us if you can definitely help on a regular basis.
