Lincoln City join YMCA Lincolnshire in ‘Sleep Easy’ charity event
Lincoln City have joined the YMCA Lincolnshire's 'Sleep Easy' event in an attempt to help the county's homeless.
Council to find beds for rough sleepers in coldest start to the year since 2011
The City of Lincoln Council will increase efforts to support rough sleepers through what’s shaping up to be a particularly icy year.
Homeless people face ‘double threat’ of COVID-19 and winter
As temperatures drop below zero, health and homelessness organisations have warned that lives will be lost this winter unless rough sleepers can find safe and warm shelter.
Two students collect more than 200 items for YMCA Lincolnshire food parcel
Two students from the University of Lincoln recently organised a large donation to YMCA Lincolnshire.
The reality of operating a homelessness charity during a pandemic
Charities and organisations that strive to help homeless and vulnerable people have been greatly challenged by the coronavirus lockdown measures.
Local couple saved from homelessness by taking over a pub
A local couple on the brink of homelessness in the wake of COVID-19 found a fresh start when they were given the opportunity to run a pub, which opens today.
Sleep easy event to take place at cathedral tonight
The YMCA are hosting their 10th annual sleep easy event in Lincoln tonight and will be joined by over 100 people.
Lincoln students asked to donate sanitary products for the homeless
A national project is calling on students at the University of Lincoln to donate spare supplies during this year’s Freshers’ Week.
Homeless charity robbed
The homeless charity the Nomad Trust appeals for help after its warehouse was robbed. Photo: Marc Brüneke via Flickr. A warehouse belonging to the Nomad Trust, a charity helping homeless…
Opinion: “Why I still give to beggars”
Isaac Firestone argues that the recent anti-begging campaign in Lincoln is not addressing the root causes of the problem.