Raising money for homeless veterans

[Stigmorgan]

https://socialsync.app/fundraiser/cr-3q7j0vwo8p437
As an ex squaddie this is something that really sits heavy with me, far too many of our military personnel are existing on the streets so I have signed up to the above, the requirement is 1 night but I have pledged to spend 1 night under the stars for every £100 I raise, every little helps so if this is something you feel worthy please donate, every little helps, I'm willing to bet the kids at school would love to see me freeze my backside off, knowing my luck it will rain too

(Sorry if I'm breaking any rules with this post, happy for it to be removed if need be)

 

[Bingy man]

https://socialsync.app/fundraiser/cr-3q7j0vwo8p437
As an ex squaddie this is something that really sits heavy with me, far too many of our military personnel are existing on the streets so I have signed up to the above, the requirement is 1 night but I have pledged to spend 1 night under the stars for every £100 I raise, every little helps so if this is something you feel worthy please donate, every little helps, I'm willing to bet the kids at school would love to see me freeze my backside off, knowing my luck it will rain too

(Sorry if I'm breaking any rules with this post, happy for it to be removed if need be)

I see so many fake homeless people begging where I live , most of them are just unemployed drug addicts but they sit outside shops and traffic lights all day - offer go buy them a drink or something to eat and they tell you they have eaten but if you have any spare change that will help them .. happy to help a genuine cause .
Edit - I’ve sent a donation and I hope others will follow , hope you have got a good sleeping bag and plenty of thermals. Good luck

 

[Stigmorgan]

I see so many fake homeless people begging where I live , most of them are just unemployed drug addicts but they sit outside shops and traffic lights all day - offer go buy them a drink or something to eat and they tell you they have eaten but if you have any spare change that will help them .. happy to help a genuine cause .

Yeah, i used to see it all the time in London, it's a career for some of them and a lucrative one at that, I looked into this one quite a bit first to make sure its legit before signing up, I was lucky to have a supportive family when I left, so many don't have that help and support.

 

[Bingy man]

Yeah, i used to see it all the time in London, it's a career for some of them and a lucrative one at that, I looked into this one quite a bit first to make sure its legit before signing up, I was lucky to have a supportive family when I left, so many don't have that help and support.

It’s difficult for me to think of defending my country or another nation and ending up homeless when you leave or your services no longer reqd . I won’t get political but it should not happen under any circumstances..

 

[Phill05]

And a well done from me I too have donated 3/4 there now mate.

Come on the rest of you get dipping in those deep pockets.

 

[Stigmorgan]

And a well done from me I too have donated 3/4 there now mate.

Come on the rest of you get dipping in those deep pockets.

I'm actually at £140 as there is a Facebook page and a justgiving page it's a bit confusing but it's working so far

 

[Jacob]

I've chipped in to Shelter on many occasions, in support of the homeless of all sorts, including homeless veterans too, quite rightly.

 

[AJB Temple]

This touches a nerve actually. I volunteer several times a year on the early shift (4am) for a charity that provides cooked meals and other support for hundreds of homeless people in London. I've been doing this for well over 20 years and so have met a good few men and women who live on the streets. Many are indeed ex military.

There is in my opinion (which is mere observation) a real issue with how we as a nation deal with military personnel, particularly those who are lifelong privates or "squaddies". They live, usually from youth, a regimented life, are constantly told what to do and required not to question it, are trained in most cases to be aggressive, they are probably not the very brightest people and have little education often, and then when their usefulness has passed they are cut loose into society with minimal and transient support. And then we are surprised that a good few end up on the streets and/or in prison. It's a disgrace. The military needs to to take some responsibility for this far beyond just the years of service. We would rather give homes to (maybe) pretend asylum seekers than to our own ex servicemen and women it seems.

 

[Mick p]

https://socialsync.app/fundraiser/cr-3q7j0vwo8p437
As an ex squaddie this is something that really sits heavy with me, far too many of our military personnel are existing on the streets so I have signed up to the above, the requirement is 1 night but I have pledged to spend 1 night under the stars for every £100 I raise, every little helps so if this is something you feel worthy please donate, every little helps, I'm willing to bet the kids at school would love to see me freeze my backside off, knowing my luck it will rain too

(Sorry if I'm breaking any rules with this post, happy for it to be removed if need be)

Hi Stig my youngest son is doing the veterans sleep out at tangmere Sussex he’s nearly got the first £100

 

[Stigmorgan]

Hi Stig my youngest son is doing the veterans sleep out at tangmere Sussex he’s nearly got the first £100

That's brill Mick, I'm at £185 so far, looks like I'll be sleeping for 2 nights, maybe more if school add the link to the weekly newsletter that goes out to parents

 

[Doris]

https://socialsync.app/fundraiser/cr-3q7j0vwo8p437
As an ex squaddie this is something that really sits heavy with me, far too many of our military personnel are existing on the streets

I knew an ex soldier who fought in Afghanistan and Iraq that ended up on the streets when he quit the service because of PTSD. He was rehabilitated through being taught pottery by Combat Stress which is there to support ex soldiers with PTSD. He still has great trouble with firework night he told me recently.
I took part in a secret postcard auction for them last year and raised £300 or something for the charity with my artwork.

To be honest, I've have more own personal reservations about the British legion after raising money for them a few years ago. But I wish you all the best in fund raising. My over half will probably donate as well when I tell him