Our news & stories

Mark’s story

Thank you to Mark for sharing his story.

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Creating evidence based, gendered harm reduction resources

A blog by Claire Longmuir, Head of Policy and Harm Reduction

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Cala Homes transform some of our safe places

Our developing friendship and partnership with Cala Homes West has led to the transformation of some of our safe places for women experiencing homelessness.

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Streetreads – our new film

On World Homeless Day, we are delighted to release a new film about our pioneering Streetreads Library for people experiencing homelessness in Edinburgh. A special safe place, offering an ever increasing variety of support and lots of hope.

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Allia C&C support for our Connect Hub

Corporate support is vital to allow us to provide safe places, support and hope

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Safe places, support and hope appeal

Why we are declaring a people emergency and launching our Safe Places, Support and Hope Appeal.

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Jack Black & Mindstore events for Simon Community Scotland

We are delighted to have the support of Jack Black (Mindstore) who will hold 2 of his renowned "Living on Purpose" workshops to raise funds for our safe places and support for people experiencing homelessness.

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Our response to the latest Scottish Drug Death figures

A blog by Claire Longmuir, SCS Head of Policy & Practice for Harm Reduction, following the release of the latest Scottish Drug Death figures today (20th August 2024)

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Announcing our inaugural Connect Hub Development Board 

Introducing the team who are hoping to bring their diverse and extensive skills, expertise and contacts together and use their collective passion to develop programmes of support connecting business with community:

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