Tuesday, 20 December 2016

'Simon on the Streets'


Simon on the streets is a charity which provides "a vital role of being someone (as an organisation not individually) who those who have nowhere else to turn, can turn to for unconditional support. We are a group of people who will show interest in them in a respectful, tolerant, empathetic manner aimed at empowering them to improve their self image and begin to think about making positive changes in their lives, but we ask for nothing in return." 


I found out about the charity through the blue plaques which were unveiled in Huddersfield as part of a project targeting homelessness. The plaques mark places where homeless people who've died once slept, with the colour blue being used for the plaques as they typically draw attention from tourists and residents and highlight when a site has played a critical role in the life of someone famous or noteworthy. 

The plaques are very personal and show empathy and recognition for rough sleepers, the blue colour and the significance behind it is a colour which i may consider using as part of my system.



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