Supporting Pauline*

Pauline has been sofa-surfing with her two young children, aged 2 and 6, since September 2020. She presented initially to our Lalley community pantry and requested support.

 

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A referral was made to the homelessness team and support given to access ‘Manchester Moves’.

Though accepted and reassured that a property would be available to her, this did not come to fruition. During this time her leave to remain came through and she began to receive benefits.

A healthy start application also enabled her to access additional funds for foods and to access to much-needed vitamins for the children.

A property was signed up for the family and referrals were made to Mustard Tree and Manchester City Council for furniture packages.

Both were accepted and the house was furnished, avoiding furniture poverty.

The family are now settled in their new home.

*Name has been changed 

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  • £30.06
    is the cost of professional suport to someone facing a crisis
  • £86.00
    is the average cost of a weekly shop for a family of four people
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