3 Charitable Causes To Consider Donating To In 2023 To Help The Homeless
As we enter a New Year, many of us will be considering ways we can improve our lives by making resolutions.
While many New Year’s resolutions revolve around improving our own lives, many of us are also looking for ways to give back and do something to help our local communities and those in need.
One great way to help others is to find charitable causes that will benefit others. You might do this by working with an existing organisation or perhaps by creating your own charity, using resources like a volunteer hours log to keep track of everything. Regardless of what you do, one cause that is particularly important during the cost-of-living crisis is homelessness.
Housing insecurity is particularly difficult in times of financial struggle, as tenants face rising rents and homeowners have to deal with increasing interest rates putting their mortgage payments up.
If you want to do something to help the homeless or those experiencing housing insecurity in 2023, then here are three charities to learn more about and consider supporting.
St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity
St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity exists so that everyone has a safe place to call home and is dedicated to helping the homeless. They support frontline workers across the UK, provide resources to educate others about the issue and drive change in our political system to provide greater support for those who are experiencing homelessness.
At Christmas, the charity partners with BBC Radio 4, which broadcasts a week-long fundraising appeal to help raise awareness and funds for St Martin’s Charity and its vital work. The BBC Radio 4 Christmas Appeal with St Martin-in-the-Fields runs from November to January. It’s a great way to learn more about the organisation and contribute to its work, helping improve the lives of those experiencing homelessness in the long and short-term.
Shelter
Shelter supports tenant rights and helps the homeless by offering practical solutions and guidance. The charity provides extensive support for tenants, including help claiming housing benefits and ensuring that their rights are protected. There’s also support for homeowners who need advice on struggling with making mortgage payments and help with those living in council housing.
The Big Issue
Founded by John Bird, who previously experienced homelessness himself and has since become a life peer in the House Of Lords for his services to the community, The Big Issue is a social enterprise and a magazine. Magazine sellers are all people who are experiencing homelessness, and they receive a profit from their work selling the publication. Additionally, the Big Issue Foundation works to support vendors and help them to access the services they need and get themselves safe spaces to live in. You can donate money to the foundation or consider buying a copy of the magazine from your local vendor to provide empowering support directly to individuals in your local community who are experiencing homelessness.
Supporting charities like these can give you the opportunity to help those in need in the New Year. There are hundreds of charities dedicated to helping the homeless throughout the UK, but these are some of the most significant. We hope this insight helps you to make an informed decision and find the right charitable cause to support as we enter 2023.
