Re: Homeless World Cup coming to Cardiff
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Originally Posted by
Vindec
I was merely pointing out the ridiculous nature of the homeless definition which disguises the real extent of the real homeless (such as those living on the street) by including categories of the population who clearly should not be regarded as homeless.
Go look at the website and you’ll see that isn’t the definition though. Like 2 seconds of fact checking shows that. Why have such a strong opinion about something you don’t know much about?
Re: Homeless World Cup coming to Cardiff
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Originally Posted by
Croesy Blue
Go look at the website and you’ll see that isn’t the definition though. Like 2 seconds of fact checking shows that. Why have such a strong opinion about something you don’t know much about?
I didn’t quote the definition verbatim,but here is the link to Shelter Cymru and the full definition https://sheltercymru.org.uk/get-advi...-homelessness/.
I was trying to point out that in the case of the Homeless World Cup,it wouldn’t just be street homeless people competing.The definition I have provided would suggest the Homeless problem is far worse than people think,and for the very reason a lot of people would only class someone sleeping rough as homeless.
Re: Homeless World Cup coming to Cardiff
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Originally Posted by
Bruce Foxton
I didn’t quote the definition verbatim,but here is the link to Shelter Cymru and the full definition
https://sheltercymru.org.uk/get-advi...-homelessness/.
I was trying to point out that in the case of the Homeless World Cup,it wouldn’t just be street homeless people competing.The definition I have provided would suggest the Homeless problem is far worse than people think,and for the very reason a lot of people would only class someone sleeping rough as homeless.
Thank you. I was responding to your definition but thank you for providing clarification.
Re: Homeless World Cup coming to Cardiff
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Originally Posted by
Bruce Foxton
I didn’t quote the definition verbatim,but here is the link to Shelter Cymru and the full definition
https://sheltercymru.org.uk/get-advi...-homelessness/.
I was trying to point out that in the case of the Homeless World Cup,it wouldn’t just be street homeless people competing.The definition I have provided would suggest the Homeless problem is far worse than people think,and for the very reason a lot of people would only class someone sleeping rough as homeless.
Even good events like this won't be able to do enough. It terms of homelessness, the most vulnerable will be those not included in the official statistics because they don't want to engage with support services or public bodies. I know someone who has played in the HWC before and he is in a much different place now, but I also know that as vulnerable as he was he was, in some ways, much better off than others living on the streets. I hope that we continue to try and reach the most vulnerable as well.
Re: Homeless World Cup coming to Cardiff
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Originally Posted by
Since62
I can personally categorically assure you that the financial legacy benefits that will be derived from the Homeless World Cup will be used by charities such as Street Football Wales to assist the most deserving individuals.
If you still don`t believe in the cause but like to support charities , could I suggest you get your wallet out at the CCFC v Man Utd game just before Christmas where Cardiff City Supporters Trust have agreed with CCFC that a bucket collection will take place in support of homeless charity Wallich .
Personally I dont trust any bucket collections. In fact there was a good article on it in last nights X Ray programme
Re: Homeless World Cup coming to Cardiff
Street Child World Cup does something similar. My friend used to work for them, they do phenomenal work.
Obviously the normal reaction is to get a bit angry about it and refuse to accept that it's a positive thing, even with the option of hard facts to read, but if anyone's a stupid enough snowflake to be interested, here's a link to their website https://www.streetchildunited.org/