Homeless Sunday - benefit and video release
Homeless Sunday takes place on 24 January. To mark the event, Housing Justice has released an upbeat new anthem on video and mp3 player. The lyrics and music are also also available for download. The song is a great way to make a dedicated Homeless Sunday service come together! (see links below)
The song, 'On the Road Together', written by Alastair Murray from Housing Justice, was recorded at Hinde Street Methodist Church, London last month. The performers included: Cassandra Rutledge, David Mcginty, David Mwaniki , Alison Gelder, Ian Smith Ian Anderson, Adam May, Domin'nay'nay Gelder Smith, Dunk Gray, Jo Siedlecka, Rachel Coleman, Albert Bottell, Mark Hutchings, British Leo, Brita Forsstrom , Emily Cinnamon and Jon Kuhrt.
Watch and share the video here to help it go viral: www.youtube.com/watch?v=R64WMDMOu0c
Many services and special events are taking place around the country to mark Homeless Sunday.
In London this Friday, 22 January, Housing Justice is holding a special benefit night for Homeless Sunday in St Luke's Church Hillmarton Road, London N7 9JE. There will be live music, poetry, from range of social guests, including Andy Flannagan and John McClean and the Clan - as well as food and a bar.
In Deptford on Sunday 24 January, The English Piano Trio are giving a benefit concert in aid of The 999 Club Winter Night Shelter, Deptford. The concert is at 4pm in St Alfege Church, Greenwich, followed by a reception.
For more information and resources see: www.housingjustice.org.uk/