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Depaul Ukraine in partnership with the London Homelessness Foundation brought together government officials, international homelessness partners and civil society at Ukraine’s first-ever roundtable event to discuss social housing as a tool to address homelessness.
On September 14, 2025, the Toby family home was inaugurated in Liberia, as part of the “13 Houses” project. After years of living in a precarious hut, the family regains their dignity with a home and support to start a small business. Amid urban poverty and homelessness, this house stands as a symbol of hope, justice, and transformative solidarity.
Every four minutes, a young person in the United Kingdom faces homelessness.
Nightstop coordinator, Lily Froidevaux, will ‘fight like hell’ to get young people the support they deserve. Lily didn’t start in social care. She came from the world of fine dining—managing top restaurants in Paris and selling high-end wines to elite clients. But behind the polished hospitality career was a deeper calling she couldn’t ignore.
This Black History Month, Graeme Browne, Floating Support Service Manager of DePual UK, reflects on the intersectionality of race and homelessness, and what drives his commitment to supporting young people facing housing insecurity.
In Mpepai, Ruvuma region of Tanzania, the 13 Houses for the Jubilee project is about to complete a home for a vulnerable family of ten. They will move from a fragile mud shelter to a safe, sustainable house. The active involvement of the parents and children has strengthened their sense of belonging and hope for a dignified, stable future.
Depaul UK supports young refugees with compassion and dignity, reflecting St Vincent de Paul’s values. Advisors Molly and Alex warn that the 28-day Home Office eviction period drives many into homelessness, stressing that prevention—not crisis response—is vital to protect wellbeing and cut costs.
Alison Butters doesn’t just deliver Money Management courses—she equips our staff with an understanding of how trauma influences young people’s spending habits, and practical ways to respond.
In the city of Viña del Mar, the Naciones Unidas Camp has emerged, which is a settlement made up mostly of migrant families. After the devastating fire of February 2024, these families were left without homes, but not without hope. Accompanied by the Vincentian Family and the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, a new chapter began: reconstruction.
Since 2017, the Daughters of Charity, in conjunction with the Vincentian Family, have been strongly committed to the United Nations to give voice to homeless people, who are often invisible in public policies and absent from major international decisions.
Depaul’s Client Rep programme empowers young people with lived experience of homelessness to shape services and policies. Reps like Jack and Sophie use their insights to guide decisions, deliver workshops, join interviews, and influence government consultations. The role builds skills, confidence, and resilience, ensuring support truly meets the needs of those it serves.
Jacko, Housing Manager at Depaul, won the Spotlight Award from Healthwatch Middlesbrough for his dedication to helping vulnerable people. After overcoming addiction, prison, and homelessness, he rebuilt his life through Narcotics Anonymous and volunteering. Now he manages housing for ex-rough sleepers, offering trust, care, and practical help while inspiring others to change and thrive.
