‘Homelessness is not a personal choice — it’s a system choice’
Homelessness on the island is not limited to Bermudians as many people from overseas find themselves trapped and left with no option but to sleep on the streets. According to the homeless charity Home, cases it has dealt with range from a prostitute brought to Bermuda from the Caribbean, people arrested at the airport who […]
Public in support of action to end homelessness
The public overwhelmingly support action to address homelessness in Bermuda. However, they expressed concern about funding people who were unwilling to help themselves. Denise Carey, the executive director of the charity Home, told attendees of a public meeting last night that those who took part in public consultation for the Draft Plan to End Homelessness […]
Government invites feedback on homeless plan
The Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors urged the public to provide their feedback on a plan to address homelessness. The first phase of the consultation period for the Draft Plan to End Homelessness is scheduled to end today. Tineé Furbert, the Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, said: “As we continue the […]
From homelessness to a career, Alex’s path to life off the streets
Ten years ago, at the age of 20, Alex found himself on the street. He had lost his job, there were problems in his household and he was asked to leave home. Alex [not his real name] has since turned his life around and is an example of what can happen, given some help and […]
From homelessness and addiction to hope and a future
He was in prison at the age of 16, where he dabbled in heroin while still managing to get qualifications to attend university in the US. There, his addiction grew and Dan (not his real name) came back to Bermuda as a heroin addict. “It wasn’t as serious in the beginning but eventually it progressed […]
Financial relief for Bermudians experiencing hardship
The Government is pushing a reform initiative to assist people who are experiencing financial hardship. “Legislation is currently being worked on to support the delivery of this benefit programme that would afford those persons who experience financial hardship at any point the opportunity to apply for a one-off, short-term relief benefit,“ Tinée Furbert, the Minister […]
Homelessness campaign holds third brainstorming session
A concerted drive to bring relief to the island’s homeless brought together members of its multidisciplinary team to grapple with the practical issues of getting shelter for the unsheltered. Denise Carey, the executive director of the charity Home, led members of the Plan to End Homelessness Advisory Panel and Steering Committee on the topic of […]
‘We should not be judgmental’ about homelessness – Dias
Homelessness is a social issue that “needs to be addressed by every person in Bermuda”, according to a member of a charity’s advisory board. Andrew Dias, the CEO of the Bermuda Land Development Company and general manager at the West End Development Corporation, joined the advisory board of the homelessness charity Home about 18 months […]
Rapid rehousing: the key to tackling homelessness
When a person or family fall into homelessness, time is of the essence. The damage accumulates with every day and night they have no place to call home. Their mental, physical and emotional health inevitably deteriorates, their prospects for securing employment or long-term accommodation diminish, while a lack of security raises the risk of physical […]
Rapid rehousing: the key to tackling homelessness
