--- title: "Bridge Trek: Why Crisis? | Cisilion" description: Discover how Crisis helps end homelessness and donate to our challenge. image: https://info.cisilion.com/hubfs/Bridge%20Walk%20Header%20600.jpg --- # **Why Crisis?**   ![Bridge Walk Logos White](https://info.cisilion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bridge%20Walk%20Logos%20White.png?width=800&name=Bridge%20Walk%20Logos%20White.png) [![Return to Bridge Trek](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/302795/27f81f8d-c87a-4702-a1af-0d9e56fba44c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/302795/27f81f8d-c87a-4702-a1af-0d9e56fba44c) ## Homelessness in Great BritaIN We all deserve a safe, stable place to live. But we are not protecting this basic human need for 236,000 people in Britain experiencing the worst forms of homelessness. Homelessness is devastating, dangerous and isolating. On average, people sleeping on the street are 17 times more likely to have been victims of violence, are 9 times more likely to commit suicide and have a life expectancy of just 47 years old. More than one in three people sleeping rough have been deliberately hit or kicked or experienced some other form of violence whilst homeless. ## How do Crisis helP? Crisis work directly with thousands of homeless people every year, providing vital help so that people can rebuild their lives and are supported out of homelessness for good. Crisis offer one to one support, advice and courses for homeless people in 12 areas across England, Scotland and Wales. How Crisis help someone depends on their individual needs and situation. It could be with finding a home and settling in, getting new skills and finding a job, or help with their health and wellbeing. Together with homeless people and Crisis supporters, they campaign for the changes needed to end homelessness for good. ![Foot Divider](https://info.cisilion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foot%20Divider.png?width=699&name=Foot%20Divider.png) ## How can your fundraising help? **£5** | Session with a Crisis advisor to introduce Crisis’ services **£12** | Travel costs to attend a flat viewing with a Crisis housing advisor **£52** | 2 days of CV writing & interview skills workshops to improve employability **£96** | Accredited IT class for one term, helping develop skills & build confidence **£130** | Accredited literacy class, helping develop skills and build confidence **£323** | 6 sessions of counselling with support from a mental health professional **£563** | Place at Crisis at Christmas for 20 homeless people, providing them with three hot meals a day, medical check-ups and other vital services **£13,000** | • 240 sessions of counselling with a mental health professional    • 500 days of CV writing and interview skills workshops    • 520 hours of new home training for five homeless people    • 2,600 sessions with a Crisis advisor to introduce guests to Crisis’ services **£50,000** | 929 counselling sessions with support from a mental health professional **£60,000** | 460 terms of literacy classes, helping people who are homeless develop skills and build confidence ![Supporting Crisis Logo JPG](https://info.cisilion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Supporting%20Crisis%20Logo%20JPG.jpg?width=239&name=Supporting%20Crisis%20Logo%20JPG.jpg) ## [![Click Here to Donate](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/302795/8b321df9-04e8-4f97-84c6-6932bca950eb.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/302795/8b321df9-04e8-4f97-84c6-6932bca950eb) ![Foot Divider](https://info.cisilion.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Foot%20Divider.png?width=699&name=Foot%20Divider.png) ## Thames bridges trEK The Thames Bridges Trek is a great opportunity to get out, get fitter, meet others, explore the very best of London and raise money for Crisis. Check out the highlights from the event and sign up! ## Sign Up for the Trek! 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