A powerful new film about a homeless teenage girl is being launched this week (Wednesday, January 8) at St Mungo’s Academy in Glasgow to raise awareness of Simon Community Scotland’s Nightstop project.
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Category Archives: Nightstop
All posts related to the Nightstop project
Nightstop: A Practical Way to Support
Our final story as part of our campaign to welcome new Nightstop hosts introduces Ian Hamilton and Claire Philip who joined the programme at the start of this year. They had been moved by experiences in London and Glasgow, and wanted to do something which was a practical way to support.
Continue readingWe Had a Shared Bathroom and There was Always Needles In It: Natalie Shares Her Story
The latest story in our series to profile just how much we need to recruit new Nightstop community hosts comes from Natalie* who spent seven years without a place to call home. Could you open your home and heart to a vulnerable young person.
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Everyone Can Make a Difference: Our Nightstop Host Geraldine Shares Why She is a Community Host
Led by Deacon Blue star Lorraine McIntosh, we are looking for people who might consider becoming a community host with Nightstop Glasgow – perhaps even just once a month. Geraldine Feeley is one of our longest serving hosts.
Continue readingThese Kids Are Just Like Your Kids: Our Nightstop Host Miriam Shares Her Experience
Would you consider opening your home – and your heart – to a young person in Glasgow who desperately needs a safe place for the night? Our new campaign, led by Deacon Blue star Lorraine McIntosh, is looking for generous people who might just make all the difference to someone who is having a tough time. In our latest story, we feature Miriam Anwar, who recently became a Nightstop host.
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