A kind, gentle man facing homelessness amongst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Siraj was staying at a homeless temporary accommodation I work for until Friday 20th March when his stay here ended. He was provided a hotel room for just 2 days and then left to fend for himself in this crisis.

He is a very gentle man. Diagnosed with severe depression & anxiety has made it (literally) impossible for him to access the countries benefits services. He has so far been rejected for any and all benefit applications on the basis that although he has been in the UK for multiple years, he had not contributed to the National Insurance. This is due to a common theme seen in homeless men who end up doing odd-jobs for cash in hand which Siraj has done for years. He has helped built this city and we have let him down.

He was extremely scared and rocking backwards and forth when I found him sat in a hotel lobby on Monday 24th March with all of his belongings. He did not even have a room there. He just didn't understand what to do or where to go. It brings a tear to my eye.

A kind Reddit user booked him for 2 nights in a nearby hotel which ends this Wednesday 25th March. We are searching for a more permanent solution amongst this crisis.

I am crowdfunding so that Siraj can have a safe place to self-isolate during the coronavirus pandemic. Although he was very grateful of the hotel room he asked if I could help set him up in a place he could call home and stay for a while instead of temporary. He has lived for the past few months unknowing when he would be removed from temporary accommodation which of course leaves him feeling more anxious.

If you are able to help Siraj beat homelessness amongst this pandemic please click on the Donate Now button.

Donations of all sizes are welcome with open arms.

Siraj is a man of faith and said that he would pray for good health and safety for everyone involved. Thank you