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City of York council receives new funding to support the homeless

Friday, 22 December 2023 00:00

By Lauren Ryan

Photo: City of York Council

City of York council has received government funding for next year to help get people sleeping rough off the streets.

City of York council has received government funding for next year to help get people sleeping rough off the streets.

The council said the grants were made ‘to continue the personalised approach - to help people rough sleeping or made homeless into the accommodation and support that’s right for them

The council said the funds will be used by its Rough Sleeper Housing Navigators and wider rough sleeper team, to support the people they work with into more stable, long-term housing every year.

The council urges anyone who  sees someone sleeping outdoors, to visit StreetLink to notify the council, who can go an offer support.

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