Several York churches have noted an increase in attendance among non-native English speakers of late. This is, in part, due to York being designated by the Home Office as a host city for asylum seekers and refugees [1]. Syrian, Afghan, Iranian and Ukrainian people have all arrived in York in recent months, fleeing from various …
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As 2022 draws to a conclusion, it is helpful to reflect back over the year to celebrate successes and learn lessons from those areas that were more challenging. It is also a good time to think about plans for 2023 and beyond. Our desire is to support our residents who have experienced homelessness. I am …
Image by Lonel Stanciu from Pixabay In York, over 100 Ukrainian refugees have arrived to be housed by generous local families. Those opening their homes to help those in acute plight are wonderfully kind and will make a real difference. Providing a home is only one part of the equation of support. York City of …
Photo: kevin-buckert-unsplash The atrocious situation in Ukraine has brought the awful plight of refugees close to home. These are people from Central and Eastern Europe that are being displaced by Russian military intervention. Nearly 4m people have been displaced, either internally in Ukraine or to neighbouring countries. The response of the British public has been …
