Police operation launched to help the homeless in Aberdeen during toughest time of year
Police officers, nurses and support workers have teamed up to help people sleeping rough during the winter months.
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Grandmother desperate to be reunited with grandson
A heartbroken grandmother has made a plea for help after being left unable to see her grandson for a month.
Charity workers step out during winter months to help Aberdeen’s vulnerable
A charity dedicated to helping some of Aberdeen's most vulnerable are stepping up their efforts again for winter.
Big-hearted pupils at Aberdeen school donate to homeless charity
Kind-hearted children at an Aberdeen school have dedicated their harvest assembly to helping less fortunate families in the area.
Aberdeen consultancy celebrates milestone anniversary with year of events
An HR consultancy is celebrating a decade in business by launching a year-long scheme to give back to the community.
Charity sleepout at shopping centre to tackle Aberdeen homelessness
A north-east organisation has announced the return of its annual charity sleepout.
Two Aberdeen charities share thousands of pounds to tackle street begging and homelessness
Two Aberdeen charities are sharing £12,500 to tackle street begging and homelessness in the city.
Hospital raises £5,620 for homeless charity
Albyn Hospital has given £5,620 to local homeless charity, Aberdeen Cyrenians, after its staff took part in athletic events to raise funds.
Social Bite scheme to fast-track homes in north-east gets council backing
A new charity-funded housing scheme to help homeless people in the north-east has been approved by Aberdeenshire Council.
Aberdeen opticians to welcome homeless for special event
An Aberdeen optician will be holding a festive event that enables invited guests to claim a free pair of glasses.
Benefits changes ‘pushing Aberdonians to the point of despair’
Council house tenants are being pushed further into debt “to the point of despair” by changes to their benefits, according to a leading charity.
Celebrated singer prepares for 10th annual charity fundraising gig
A well-known entertainer will take to the stage next week in support of a north-east charity
Scots ‘falling through the gaps’ from lack of homelessness support
People across Scotland are falling through the gaps due to a lack of support for homelessness services, according to a new report.
Foot for thought: New charity initiative to help city’s homeless
A family podiatry business has teamed up with an Aberdeen charity to help homeless and vulnerable people in the city.
Businessman gives out life-saving equipment to the homeless in Aberdeen
An Aberdeenshire businessman is spreading festive cheer by donating £5,000 of life-saving equipment to the homeless.
Rough sleepers risking ‘dying in the snow’ in country to flee city violence
As families gather round the table on Christmas Day, a shocking number of people face spending the festive period not only alone but sleeping rough on the streets.
North-east congregation thanked after gathering dozens of crates of food donations for charity
A north-east homelessness charity has thanked a church congregation for gathering a remarkable 58 boxes of provisions for a food bank.
Homelessness charity appeal for helpers ahead of golden anniversary
Aberdeen Cyrenians have begun the search to find new volunteers to sit on its council of management.
Dedicated volunteer steps down from north-east charity
A dedicated volunteer chef has cooked his last meal for a north-east homeless charity.
Helping hand from AWPR elfs
A fleet of trucks was needed called in to deal with a "mountain" of goods collected by a school for a north-east homelessness charity.
Aberdeenshire businessman spreads goodwill by giving sleeping bags to the homeless
An Aberdeenshire businessman is spreading goodwill by donating life-saving sleeping bags to the homeless.
Aberdeen Cyrenians launches Christmas appeal
An Aberdeen charity has launched its annual Christmas appeal with a plea to businesses to join its crusade.
North-east business smashes charity target with night on the streets
An Aberdeen business has raised over £10,000 for charity after their personnel spent a night sleeping on the streets.
Aberdeen Muslim community smash homeless fundraising target
While the festive period brings happiness and joy to many, it can be one of the most difficult and challenging times for those unfortunate enough to find themselves sleeping rough.
Aberdeen chef to present 50 meals to charity this Christmas
The head chef of a top Aberdeen hotel will bring some festive cheer to those in need tomorrow when he delivers 50 slap-up meals.
Injured woman in hospital after falling at Aberdeen homeless shelter
A woman was recovering in hospital last night after she was involved in an accident at a homeless facility in Aberdeen city centre.
North-east homelessness services face uncertain future in face of oil and gas downturn
Homelessness workers in the north-east fear the oil and gas downturn and the UK Government's recent welfare reforms are putting added strain on services.
Stonehaven music festival to help the homeless and the hungry
A popular Aberdeenshire music festival will raise funds for the homeless and hungry this weekend.
Report finds “sleeping rough” still an issue in north-east
Homeless people in the north-east are still sleeping rough on the streets before seeking help, a new study has found.
Photo Diary: Network Aberdeen Spring Ball
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Aberdeen City Council to ask for government cash to battle begging
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Aberdeen law firm hands bumper donation to violence against women project
Aberdeen law firm Raeburn Christie Clark and Wallace has presented £18,170 to Aberdeen Cyrenians' Violence Against Women project after a successful fundraising campaign.