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A digital inclusion campaign running from 14- 20 October by the Good Things Foundation to provide young people with the means to use the internet, and the skills to use it safely. This year, we are shouting some of our great initiatives from the rooftops! We partnered with Vodafone to distribute 50,000 SIM cards for the homelessness sector, as well as the Good Things Foundation's National Device Bank, which gives charities access to digital equipment including mobile phones.

The grants will support over 40 charities and over 1,000 young people in London and hundreds more across the UK on their journey out of homelessness towards a brighter and more stable future.

An innovative housing scheme providing specialist support to young people experiencing mental health challenges, funded by LandAid; SEGRO; the UK Real Estate Investment Trust; Property Race Day; The Story of Christmas Appeal; and the Greater London Authority has opened in West London.

Salford Foyer, run by Places for People, is set to boost its support for young people experiencing homelessness in the North West, with funding from LandAid, to build six new modular homes.

A disproportionate number of young LGBTQ+ people are facing homelessness due to a multitude of issues ranging from homophobia, transphobia, shame and stigma within our society. As pride month reaches a close, we spoke to our charity partner, akt, to explore how we can work together to improve access to housing services in the face of these problems.

Last night, supporters of the charity StreetSmart and LandAid gathered at Parrillian near London Bridge to mark an historic milestone for the annual fundraiser that tackles homelessness across the UK.

LandAid team members recently attended the National Youth Homelessness Conference in Coventry, alongside fellow organisations in the homelessness space. Read about the key takeaways from the day and how we can end youth homelessness together.

2023 has been a huge year for LandAid. Thank you to all our dedicated friends in the property industry that have helped us to support more young people at risk of homelessness than ever before.

Thursday 30 November saw the second ever instalment of the LandAid Awards take place – bringing over 100 individuals from the property industry and charity sector together, for an evening of both reflection and celebration.