Media Release 27th November 2016
LIFE on the street it brutal. And short. The average life expectancy of someone living there is just 44. Rough sleeping kills people.
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Glasgow Bike Station becomes a Friend of the Street Team
Greg Chauvet Managing Director of the Glasgow Bike Station met with our CEO today to register their commitment to helping vulnerable people in the city by becoming a Friend of the Street Team.
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Media Release: Hoping 50th birthday will spark a chain reaction
Hoping 50th birthday will spark a chain reaction
MEDIA RELEASE 1 September 2016
Simon Community Scotland today launched the start of its 50th anniversary, by hosting a media event at the Glasgow outlet of a bicycle recycling workshop, which has been providing service users the opportunity to build their own bike, learn news skills and develop their self-confidence.
Moving On: Hear Our Stories
Everyone has their own story to tell.
This video – with recordings and pictures – was created by four people who use our services. They tell us a bit about their journey and the challenges they overcame.
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Tough Start
Growing up was difficult and quite chaotic at times. I remember feeling really ashamed and didn’t like myself. I saw the world as a hostile place. I quickly learned if I shouted louder and fought better that would keep people away – I didn’t want people to see the real me. I was quite popular and had lots of friends but wasn’t close to anyone. I felt alone. I was always up in arms against the world.
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