SUPPORT STONEWALL HOUSING In 2022 alone, Stonewall Housing has helped more than 2,000 service users, in which their caseworkers understand the need of many queer clients to be accepted and respected for who they are and serve them with pride. Claire said, “We’re celebrating our 40th birthday this year, and we’re on a mission to reach more people who need us—research suggests that there are roughly 120,000 people in the UK in need of our specialist support.” With the support of London’s Police and Crime Plan 2022-2025, Stonewall Housing’s newest service, Domestic Abuse Resettlement Service (DARS), is made possible. She mentioned that leaving an abusive partner can put a survivor at risk, referring to violence,
Stonewall Housing is able to offer housing assessments with a dedicated Advice and Advocacy worker, as well as face-to-face resettlement support by specialized resettlement workers. This new service supports survivors aged 16+ who live anywhere in London. Together with Stonewall Housing, TrooRa Magazine welcomes all of us to join in empathy and shine our support in humanity for the homeless and LGBTQ+ community. We welcome donations, fundraising, corporate giving, payroll giving, legacy giving, and volunteering. Stonewall Housing also presents the members of the public with a platform to support our voices as their ambassadors. As conscious community contributors, let’s show the LGBTQ+ community all the unconditional love the world has to offer.
stalking, psychological torment, or even homicide. From her experiences, people who have managed to flee abuse and are now living in safe accommodations often need support with things like independent living skills or applying for injunctions. This is why this service is so necessary.
“Domestic abuse referrals at Stonewall Housing have skyrocketed these past few years—which is why this new service will be a crucial element of our service delivery,” said Claire.
“All of our services are delivered through the queer lens—that’s one of the ways we’re so different from mainstream organizations.” — Stonewall Housing
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The wounds are where the light enters your heart. Stonewall Housing is here together with you.
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