Shelter, a Christian charity ministering to vulnerable young people, says it is ‘scandalous’ that over 130,000 youngsters across Britain are expected to be homeless this Christmas season. Alastair Welford, the founder of Nicodemus, a Christian charity in Warwickshire with similar aims, said the figure could be an underestimate. He added, ‘When you think of the number of churches in this country, if 20% of them started little homeless projects - little marginalised youth projects with some support from us - it would be incredible’. 9,500 children will spend their Christmas in a hostel or bed and breakfast; others will be in local authority emergency accommodation. London is worst affected by child homelessness.
Child homelessness at Christmas
Written by David Fletcher 07 Dec 2018Additional Info
- Pray: for more churches to help tackle homelessness. (Colossians 3:12)
- More: www.premier.org.uk/News/UK/Child-homelessness-at-Christmas-forecast-scandalous-says-Christian-charity
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