LGBTQ+ News Knit the Rainbow: Keeping thousands of LGBTQ+ homeless cosy this winter Austin Rivers, who found comfort in knitting during the Covid pandemic, has been helping keep thousands of LGBTQ+ homeless youths cosy this winter. The American knitter, who is based in New York, realised his scarves and hats could also support his city’s queer communities, especially those who are By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Deliveroo funding thousands of restaurant meals for LGBTQ+ people experiencing homelessness who tell staff “I’m a Friend of Dorothy” The trial begins this Pride Month across 10 restaurant sites in London, Brighton and Bristol. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Brighton’s very first LGBTQ+ Emergency Night Shelter opens its doors The shelter is a 10-week pilot funded by the Brighton Rainbow Fund and is a partnership between LGBTQ+ charities Outside Project, Stonewall Housing and Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Clock Tower Sanctuary appoints new Chair and Vice Chair Clock Tower Sanctuary, a charity supporting young people experiencing homelessness in Brighton & Hove, has announced the appointment of a new Chair and Vice Chair. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community First homeless shelter for the trans community to open in New Orleans The House of Tulip trust in the US is currently in the process of fundraising to buy a property in New Orleans, Louisiana, which will become a safe house for transgender and gender non-conforming people By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Greens call for permanent solution to Brighton’s homeless crisis Green councillors call for the homeless not to be forgotten as council-run night shelter closes. Green Party Councillors in Brighton and Hove are calling for year round support to end rough sleeping as the temporary Brighton Centre Night Shelter closes its doors. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News MCC support homeless at Clock Tower on Xmas Eve With hot drinks, music and Christmas gifts, the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Brighton shared its Christmas message with the homeless of Brighton & Hove on Christmas Eve at the Clock Tower. For over three hours approximately 40 homeless people joined in the fun. MCC gave out survival bags, clo By Besi • 1 min read
In The South Pinky helps the homeless Pinky Callwood decided to do something completely different for his birthday this year. Rather than have a party he told his friends not to buy him any presents but to donate what ever they could to help the homeless living on the streets of Brighton. Pinky contacted local hotels and approached busi By Gary Hart • 2 min read
