The Church holds the solution to homelessness
Ahead of World Homeless Day (10 October), Beccy Riley explains why she believes that change is possible with the help of God
Do you believe the Church can solve even the most daunting problems? I do.
Homelessness is a crisis that envelops everything for those like Matthew (pictured, right) who experience it, marked by fear, uncertainty and despair. Cuts in social housing development provision over the past 40 years have damaged our communities and today, record numbers of people are homeless.
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