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The People’s Project Turns Ten!
The People's Project began ten years ago in August 2014. From a small team of five on the corner of Victoria Street, the service now has two offices in Hamilton and Tauranga. We employ around 50 staff and work with hundreds of people each year who are experiencing...
Waikato Times: Champions at getting people off the streets
This article appeared in the Waikato Times on May 3, 2024. One of the most comprehensive studies into how to get people off the streets is pointing to Hamilton as a success story that could be rolled out elsewhere. Support for as long as someone needs it is one of the...
NZ Herald: Housing plus support bring ongoing benefits for people who have been homeless
This story was published by the NZ Herald on 18 April 2024. Being supported to find a home and then receiving ongoing specialised support services are the key combination in significantly improving the wellbeing of people who have experienced homelessness, researchers...
Daily Encourager: Permanent homes a game changer, study finds
This story was published by Daily Encourager on June 4, 2024. Providing homeless people with permanent housing together with wrap-around support, dramatically reduces interactions with hospitals, police and the courts, a University of Otago-led study has concluded. It...
RNZ: Housing programme leads to ‘impressive’ long-term change in health and wellbeing
Housing programme in Hamilton leads to ‘impressive’ long-term change in health and wellbeing.
