Homelessness

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sodapop Thu 20-Dec-18 19:45:39

So many sad stories varian and as Declan said, it could happen to any of us.
I am supporting the Salvation Army this year to help homeless people.

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varian Thu 20-Dec-18 19:29:56

London's rising homelessness problem is most visible on Tottenham Court Road, where a tent village springs up each night in front of furniture and lighting stores Habitat and Heal's. Dezeen speaks to two of the rough sleepers.

The first, Declan, is a builder and recovering drug addict. He lost his housing association flat a year ago. He recently had his false teeth stolen so has to eat through a straw, while one of his fingers was broken when a drunken youth stamped on his hand late one night.

"They came and stood on my hand and urinated on me," he said. "They ran off. They thought that was very funny."

"Most people are one pay cheque away from where I am," he added. "We're not all bad people. Just say hello. It's being recognised for the human beings we are. Because you walk by us and dismiss us."

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