BA Better World Community Fund has provided £1,046 of match funding
Robert is sleeping out for homeless veterans
Port Talbot, Wales, United Kingdom
Aim
I'm raising money for Alabare's Homes for Veterans Cymru so that no Veteran has to sleep on the street in Wales.
More than 20 years ago I said that if I ever won the lottery, I would do something to ensure that homeless veterans never had to sleep on the streets. I haven't had that winning ticket yet, but a few years ago I found out about Alabare Homes for Veterans Cymru who house homeless veterans in Wales and South West England, and I've been supporting them ever since. This is not a charity that sits on huge financial reserves. Every year they have to raise around £2M to keep their services going.
Homes for Veterans Cymru runs 7 homes in Wales with nearly 40 bed spaces. They take in homeless ex service personnel from all 3 services for up to 2 years, help them get back on their feet, and help find permanent accommodation for them. Many of the residents have complex needs, but the H4V-C homes provide a supported environment where they are alongside others who understand what they have been through.
On 10 November 2023 I will be joining dozens of others sleeping out under the stars at Margam Park to remember those veterans who don't have a roof over their heads. The money I raise will go directly to support the homes in Wales. Please support in whatever way you can.
Avios Donations has provided £126 of match funding
The British Airways Club has provided £126 of match funding
This project successfully funded on 24th November 2023