Carrick Connect: homelessness project to examine causes and challenge stereotypes
- 12 days ago
An upcoming project by a Carrickfergus community group is aiming to examine the issues - and challenge some of the stereotypes - around homelessness.
Facilitated by Carrick Connect, the ‘Connect with the Homeless’ scheme will give participants an insight into the social and economic factors that can contribute to homelessness, as well as the work of groups such as Belfast Homeless Services.
The project began back in October 2023, initially as six programmes of seven weeks. After feedback from participants, it has now changed to four programmes of 10 weeks, said Carrick Connect's Tracey McNickle.
Facilitated by Carrick Connect, the ‘Connect with the Homeless’ scheme will give participants an insight into the social and economic factors that can contribute to homelessness, as well as the work of groups such as Belfast Homeless Services.
The project began back in October 2023, initially as six programmes of seven weeks. After feedback from participants, it has now changed to four programmes of 10 weeks, said Carrick Connect's Tracey McNickle.