News – February 2008

10 years supporting families 
27 February 2008
This month Shelter's Homeless to Home project in Bristol celebrates its 10th anniversary. Since its launch in February 1998, the project has helped thousands of people settle into permanent homes.

Shelter responds to Ken Loach 
25 February 2008
Shelter today responded to comments made by film maker Ken Loach on the BBC's Today Programme.

Thanks to Star Traders 
25 February 2008
Hardy & Greys Ltd, the design and manufacture company that played a part in ITV's Christmas extravaganza for Shelter, Star Traders, has boosted the funds raised by the show with a generous gift of unique movie photos.

Download Beth and Jarvis 
18 February 2008
Music icons Jarvis Cocker and Beth Ditto have released a single to help raise money for Shelter. The track is a cover of the dancefloor anthem 'Temptation' by Heaven 17 and is available to download exclusively from iTunes.

Stand up for Shelter 
15 February 2008
Stephen K Amos (pictured) and Phil Nichol are just two of the top comedians backing Shelter's demand for more homes now. You can catch them and other leading talents at London's Comedy Store in March.

Gypsies speak out 
15 February 2008
On 7 February in London, Shelter ran a groundbreaking national conference on supporting Gypsies and Travellers in settled housing.

Take on the Big Apple 
14 February 2008
If you're looking for an exciting new challenge this year, how about running the ING New York Marathon for Shelter on 2 November?

'Work for housing' slammed 
05 February 2008
Shelter has condemned the Government's suggestion that unemployed people should lose their council homes as 'a return to the workhouse'. The proposal from Housing Minister Caroline Flint MP has unleashed a storm of criticism.

Help on offer in Lancashire 
04 February 2008
As statistics show that homeowners in Lancashire have faced a 50 per cent rise in the threat of repossession over the last five years, Shelter is encouraging people in the region to get in touch if they need advice.

Trapped hits the screen 
01 February 2008
Supporters, celebrities and figures from the film and television industry walked the grimy carpet to attend the premiere of Trapped, Shelter's new poignant drama, last night.

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