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Volunteers Kaz, Kathleen, Freddie, Ian Mike, Kim & Sue BLOG Items on our page raise funds for #homeless outreach

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Thank you to the nice @HomelessHamper4 supporter who popped into @masato_jones shop in #Leeds to grab her Beanie Our total now 2️⃣2️⃣0️⃣ Each sale sends another to warm a homeless head Proper kindness! Sue #KindCornerofX #UKGiftHour #shopindie Link⬇️
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Please steal this and use as your own. Morning
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Please give out water today to street homeless as the mini heatwave continues today
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ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY FIVE from our target of 500 I shout pictured Milkshake most popular viewed beanie on webpage
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@samsparkes999 Need to say Sam you are amazing for tweeting this and sharing this I’m Charlie three years ago I was 21 homeless in Tenby in the streets after my Nan died who brought me up I was not allowed to take the council tenancy. I’m now 24 & volunteer on here and co-own my own business
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I am human I need to be loved Just like anyone else does Be homeless aware in 2017 more than you were in 2016
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We’ve been asked for the link to the @MrGeorgeClarke petition to the Government. It calls for the building of more Council houses Want to sign? Link here ⤵️
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Everyone is one event from homeless Job loss Bereavement Abuse Debt Tips the scales Everyone Me You... One event
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We love this gentle and poignant reminder from @simonotstreets Homeless isn't invisible
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My first night selling Big Issue last night and my road to getting my life on track. First comment you need to get a job felt like shouting I actually have one, silence is golden at times. Jim
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This is my first tweet I'm Jim I am in a hostel in Scotland i'm an alcoholic although I don't drink and haven't for 5 years I still class myself as such I became a alcoholic through mental illness and got more intense when I lost my home through a relationship breakdown.
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No matter Who No matter What No matter When Make 2017 a kind and better year Homeless isn't a choice
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Just had a text we have received tonight a box of 60 Easter eggs tonight to distribute to the women’s refuge and kids who will receive very little tomorrow tears of joy streaming down my face. #Easter Kim
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Homeless isn't invisible? For every one person you see there are at least 4 you won't see Just imagine Greg
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Homeless isn't worthless Homeless isn't invisible Homeless isn't a choice Lost my job I was homeless in 34 days Greg
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It’s lovely to see Charlie back he was homeless 3 years ago and through here we got him a job a home now he runs his own business. He trained as a chef. Don’t pass someone on the street and think they are a nobody they are someone’s son someone’s daughter. Kim peace and love
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Got some good news this morning it's rare with rural homeless we support here in North East one of our ladies got a job in November she now has a flat no sofa surfing & living in a garage. Just got a text. Kim
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Elderly people on the street should be illegal never mind immoral this is Mary.
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Just this... From the #BAFTAs From the talented @pmohagan
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TeamBeanie #Scarfathon I love this story! Click to read Sue 🤓⬇️
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I’m Freddie, Kim’s son at 7 I was homeless with my 5 yr old & 3 yr old brothers at the time we slept in a car for 2 nights after fleeing my violent Dad who I refer to as our sperm donor. We have seen Mum give us everything as a single parent. Homelessness can happen to anyone F x
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I’m Charlie my Nan’s death at nearly 21 over 3 years ago just after the funeral I was told by the council I wasn’t entitled to live in the house, scared I packed up two bags and made a life on the street. Homelessness can happen to anyone. I’m now 24 have my own business. Cx
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If just ONE in ten of our followers said hello or was kind to ONE homeless person 455 lives would improve Be #1in10
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If nobody looks Then nobody sees And nobody hears Does that mean Nobody cares? Homeless isn't invisible Really?
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Dying for a drink? On the street there is no access to a drink of water... Don’t be shy! Hand a bottle of water to a homeless friend!
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One event Job loss Debt Bereavement Family breakdown Lost my home in 34 days Greg Homeless isn't a choice
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We are all rather stunned... And certainly VERY excited because 💖💖WEDNESDAY UPDATE💕💕 512 Beanies bought or donated by you gives 512 to split between our 8 homeless outreach Partners Plus 60 pairs of socks donated Campaign ends midnight tomorrow
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Ant McPartlin should be left in peace whether you are rich or no pot to piss in mental health can happen to anyone.
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Can you donate ? Doesn't have to be branded drop into your local homeless night shelter or day centre
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Those lovely people Saved my life Not just the food And socks But they chatted Saw me Said Homeless isn't invisible
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I AM HUMAN I NEED TO BE LOVED JUST LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE DOES
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Tomorrow I have an interview for a full time job with contracted hours not at £7.50 can you give me hope please. As you may know for past 10 months I have had a zero hour contract working silly hours when its available up to 72 hours a week & when its bad zero. Greg
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Had this amazing job Manager at a High Street store Nice flat, nice friends Store went bust Cards maxed out No job No flat Sofa surfed, ran out of friends.. Homeless in 34 days This was me Could be you? Homeless wasn’t a choice
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Just spoken to Sue decided to end as a volunteer on here, its my decision twitter doesn't suit me. To be honest I don't really understand it, I have lots of things i'm doing outside & think of something different to say is difficult. Please keep supporting. Peace & love Kim
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If you turn you head Just a tiny bit Then I could almost be Invisible? I am a human being I happen to be homeless
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Dog Station at the #Strand #London today held by @dotslondon for street dogs and their owners. We are big fans of this project.
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Homeless isn't a choice Homeless isn't worthless Homeless should NOT mean Invisible
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He sat in the corner Alone and cold And Nobody saw And Nobody cared And He didn't see tomorrow Minus 7 degrees
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We wish good things for Brave Please be safe #UnicornsForBrave
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If everyone does one small thing Together we will make a difference Start today... Homeless isn't a choice
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Thank you for your tweets and retweets. For spreading the word and supporting us... Homelessness isn’t acceptable Homeless isn’t invisible Homeless isn’t a choice
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Just LOOK at what YOU have made happen! 228 pairs of socks 144 boxers and pants 120 packs of porridge 200 tea bags 80 cereal bars ALL on the way to homeless outreach ALL because of YOU!! Thank you thank you thank you! TeamBeanie Hug 🤗
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Ok.. there is confusion so 1. You buy a Beanie 2. We send you that Beanie 3. We send a Beanie to homeless outreach to hand out to a homeless friend 4. Everyone wins. START HERE⬇️
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Toyah waits to be partnered and no one used the ‘It’s A Mystery’ line…IT WAS RIGHT THERE PEOPLE. #Strictly
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Everybody Could be one major event From street homeless Everyone One event Even more likely now Than ten years ago
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There’s been a little negativity this week criticism for helping homeless. A chef gives a guy a job puts him in a hotel for week gets him started berated on twitter. I was housed from street with 1 month rent free it happens & sometimes that’s all you need a bit of faith Greg
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Snow Ain't it pretty... Sparkle and frosting But Cold Alone Homeless Freezing Homeless
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Homeless isn't worthless Homeless isn't invisible Homeless isn't illegal Homeless isn't a choice #ThursdayThoughts
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Guest Blogger and author @carolJhedges talks about living in sheds Homeless isn't worthless?
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I am not scum Not worthless Not a druggy Not a wino Just homeless Last week Or even yesterday I could have been You
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I am actually quite tearful You donated 60 pairs of socks I went online and negotiated that to 96 pairs Then Stan (who wants to be anonymous) doubled it when we chatted about why I was buying so many socks So 192 pairs of socks to homeless outreach Sue🤓
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I had a job Good mates Nice flat A life My boss went bust Cards maxed out Flat went Sofa surfed through my mates Now it’s the street And nothing Homeless isn’t a choice Wasn’t mine...
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If you don't see the person You will never see the problem Homeless isn't worthless Don't look away
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I'm not coping today as I always see Boxing Day as the day that many forget homeless until next November makes me fecking upset that homeless are seen as a novelty at Christmas whats the point of me tweeting this to you when most of you are not like that. Kim peace and love
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I had a home And friends And support I had a birthday Now I got nothing #ECLCM EVERY Child Leaving Care Matters
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I absolutely refuse to get involved in a slanging match 1 we are volunteers 2 we sell ethical product that gives to homeless people 3 our supporters including me do stuff behind the scenes nobody sees 4 I can’t afford to buy someone a house... I can be kind Sue
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I wonder How many people Will wake up homeless tomorrow... And I wonder How many homeless people Won’t wake up at all... It is freezing on the street Homeless isn’t a choice
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We doing hand knitted jumpers for @streetvetuk thank you. They are now being received. #togetherwearestronger
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@TheAlexSW19 Bloody Hell i'm so bloody made up Mick and Mariusz got his money what took him so long.
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Had A job A room Lost The job Then everything Including hope I could be you Homeless isn't a choice Wasn't mine
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Homeless isn't a choice I went to work Came back at night To a boarded up flat I was paying rent Landlord wasn't
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You’d like Jay He was a Graphic designer on good money Smart, good looking, great sense of humour He’d love a chat.. What? Can’t see him? Ahh... He’s the homeless guy in that doorway The one you never see Homeless isn’t invisible? Tell Jay...
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Homeless isn't worthless Homeless isn't invisible Homeless isn't a choice And together we can make a difference
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One year ago I was homeless I had worked in retail a low paid job all my working life then came the day we were all told the company had gone into liquidation no warning I had no savings and I was homeless within 6 weeks. I’m now housed & have been through help on here. Greg
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I had a home A job Friends Firm went bust No savings Card maxed out Job gone Homeless in 34 days Running out of sofas and friends A choice?
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I read he died The homeless man we saw here Every day Alone Of course he was alone And nobody cared Until he died... Now He made page 4, and a bit on the news Shame that didn’t happen when he was alive to see it His name was George But nobody knew...
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Mariusz has been found @TheAlexSW19 we are made up. His pay packet has been returned. How did he survive Christmas ?
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I know many people leave our twitter account due to my bluntness you cannot sugar coat homelessness if you want me to be PC I cant I work in the sector I see the increase & on the lead to Christmas I see a mountain of love and respect after this I see hardly any help at all. Kim
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I am human I need to be loved Just like everybody else does
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Useful telephone numbers for anyone who is struggling or vulnerable this time of year. Please RT: ☎️Child Line 08001111 ☎️ @samaritans 116 123 ☎️ @theCALMzone 0800585858 ☎️ @womensaid @RefugeCharity 08082000247 ☎️ @MindCharity 03001233393 ☎️ @age_uk 03001696565
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Homeless isn't worthless Homeless isn't invisible Homeless isn't a choice
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Yes it’s “just a hat”... But It’s one warm homeless head And It says “somebody thought of you, you are not worthless, someone is trying to make life easier, you matter” Buy a Beanie hat here and you are also buying one for a homeless person
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The Man Feeding Hundreds Of Homeless People At Euston On Christmas Day Has Wanted To Cook A Feast Like This Most Of His Life
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If you think I'm worthless Because I'm homeless Just think Last week... Or was it only yesterday? I was You Homeless isn't a choice
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Everyone You Me We are ONE event from homeless Bereavement Job loss Abuse Debt Everyone ONE Event... Homeless isn’t a choice
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More young people on the street sleeping rough No support Broken Abandoned by the system #ECLCM Every child matters
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I have slipped on the ice hurt my back, knocked by bonce checked over at the hospital. Be careful out there, we just had a delivery from a local bakery of lovely things at the hostel. Still don't know what to tweet you. I'm learning. Ha ha Jim
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Next week we will be sending out 336 pairs of socks 144 sets of boxers 42 Beanies To our homeless friends via outreach with your love ❤️
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Soup kitchens #London 2017 (photo @SwatLondon ) #NewYork 1930s (archive photo) Progress?
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It’s 2am The street is dark It’s cold and wet Like me Homeless isn’t a choice Just one thing That’s all it takes Lost my job 34 days ago No savings Home went That’s it You Think it’ll never happen? So did I
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I am human I need to be loved just like everybody else does
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Me? Was a Manager In a department store It shut Hung on to my flat For 37 days I tell you There isn't any help Greg
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our 1st holiday abroad since I left a violent husband & Dad 13 years ago. Makes me happy we made it even though my boys are 15, 17 & 20 Kim
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Homeless isn’t worthless Homeless isn’t invisible Homeless isn’t just for Christmas Homeless isn’t a choice We need to keep spreading the message, there is still a lot of misinformation out there! And here at TeamBeanie We wish you a happy and peaceful Christmas
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We had a note “I got a scarf from you It felt warm And I felt warmer because Somebody spent time Makin it For me” ThankYou TeamBeanie
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And talking about young people... Kids in care are often unceremoniously “dumped” at 18 No help or support, we meet em on the street Daily Look #ECLCM Every child leaving care matters
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Snow's bad today can't sell the Big Issue in this, the pitch I have is open to the elements a day of staying in I think. This week I have had little abuse selling in my first week. When I do developed this technique of singing a happy song in my head. Sounds silly doesn't it. Jim
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So... If in doubt, I repeat We are volunteers We work to support homeless outreach Each woolly Beanie you Buy sends one to warm a cold homeless head We noticeboard events and raise awareness We are not a charity Homeless isn’t a choice Sue
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It’s been lovely to tweet with you this weekend I try as a domestic violence survivor to give something of my private life & my volunteering as a way to help. Some interpret this as all about me never my intention. Needs to be mentioned. Back May bank holiday. Peace & Love Kim x
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Hey people, take a look at @Depheruk @DrAdrianHeald @TeamTBBT @BootstrapCook We are all going in the same direction! Sue
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Youth homelessness should not exist yet if you are 16 leaving care their is no provision. Every Child Leaving Care Matters #ECLM
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I had a home I had support Then I had a birthday Blow out the candles Blow away my life Homeless #ECLCM Every child
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I’m hoping 2018 we can learn more, educate more, be a community more. We got some flack here. Homeless need houses not empathy, buy 1 give 1 I’m aware of that 14 years of volunteering & ex homeless however we making a start to reduce & stop homelessness as a community
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In the hostel I keep myself to myself. Got to thinking many things I want to do my teeth sorting out & my health years of being on the street ages you I’m 33 & yet look 50 I ain’t putting me self down it’s fact. I’m getting a bit vain now want to look good you know. Jim
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Huge thanks to many behind the scenes Jim has a new home his first at 31 we have furnished and he is on a course to improve his confidence and training to work in a kitchen we hope he will start tweeting again soon. One more out of a hostel. Ex homeless
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Listen to what the man said
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If I broke my leg You would mend it What will you do For my broken life? Homeless isn't a choice
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