Urgent appeal to shelter Reading rough sleepers after deaths
Case Summary
The Way Ministry in Reading has issued an urgent appeal for access to an empty building to establish a night shelter for people sleeping rough in the town. The recent deaths of rough sleepers Kepha Otundo and Genevieve Curwen have underscored the critical need for safe overnight accommodation, highlighting the challenges faced by vulnerable individuals in Reading.
Stage
Appeal in progress
Timeline
1 event
Coverage
1 article
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Key Issues
- • Rough sleeping
- • Night shelter access
- • Recent deaths
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1 eventUrgent appeal to shelter Reading rough sleepers after deaths
The Way Ministry in Reading has launched an urgent appeal to secure an empty building for use as a night shelter for people sleeping rough in the town, following the recent deaths of two rough sleepers, Kepha Otundo and Genevieve Curwen. The charity's leader, Grace Gomez, emphasized the critical need for safe overnight accommodation in light of the growing number of individuals living on the streets and in tent encampments.