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Dramatic and continuing improvements for people housed by TPP, five years on
A house first, and then ongoing specialised support: this key combination has led to the dramatic and continuing improvement in the wellbeing of people experiencing long-term homelessness who were housed by The People’s Project. Newly published research about a cohort...
Changing lives with support to find work
Having a job can change people’s lives. That’s why The People’s Project is grateful for our successful and effective collaboration with our sister organisation, Workwise. Employment consultants from Workwise have been integrated into The People’s Project (TPP) teams...
Connections Week 2023: A snapshot of rough sleeping in Hamilton
The People's Project staff and volunteers in Hamilton went out in the early hours on two mornings in September looking for unsheltered homeless people on the streets, in parks and carparks, and along the Waikato River. We found 34 people sleeping rough, 11 outside and...
Housing the homeless is the first step
Study shows Housing First approach improves people's lives A University of Otago-led study involving people housed by The People's Project has shown that providing unconditional access to housing is the first step towards improving the mental and physical health and...
Study finds more income support needed for young people experiencing homelessness
Research investigating the outcomes of 69 young people ranging in age from 18 to 25 years old who received housing and support from The People’s Project has shown life improves once they are housed. Lead researcher Dr Brodie Fraser, from the University of Otago,...
