Rowan Alba (@rowanalba) 's Twitter Profile
Rowan Alba

@rowanalba

Fighting for the dignity of homeless people and those at risk of homelessness, especially those with addictions, multiple needs & adverse childhood experiences

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linkhttps://rowanalba.org/ calendar_today30-08-2011 09:39:23

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We're joining Shelter Scotland and urging MSPs to declare a housing emergency tomorrow. The #HousingEmergency is devastating lives across Scotland - now is the time for our politicians to commit to taking the action needed to end it.

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We'd like to say a big THANK YOU to the Lidl Community Fund for their grant which has helped us improve residents' health through cooking activities and shared meals at our Thorntree Mill Homes-for-life. Thanks to neighbourly.com for making this happen!

We'd like to say a big THANK YOU to the Lidl Community Fund for their grant which has helped us improve residents' health through cooking activities and shared meals at our Thorntree Mill Homes-for-life.
Thanks to <a href="/nbrly/">neighbourly.com</a>  for making this happen!
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Big shout out to all the staff, clients and furry friends who made a huge effort for Mental Health Foundation Mental Health Week 2024. Great to see so much positive energy around!

Big shout out to all the staff, clients and furry friends who made a huge effort for <a href="/mentalhealth/">Mental Health Foundation</a> Mental Health Week 2024. Great to see so much positive energy around!
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We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to Wolfson Foundation for the support of living accommodation for homeless women with complex mental health needs at our new Birkentree service

We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to <a href="/wolfsonfdn/">Wolfson Foundation</a> for the support of living accommodation for homeless women with complex mental health needs at our new Birkentree service
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Thanks to #NationalLottery players, £19.3m in funding is heading to over 580 community groups across Scotland!✨ With The National Lottery’s 30th birthday just around the corner, we’re not just celebrating the past, we’re empowering the future of local projects.🏡

Thanks to #NationalLottery players, £19.3m in funding is heading to over 580 community groups across Scotland!✨ 

With The National Lottery’s 30th birthday just around the corner, we’re not just celebrating the past, we’re empowering the future of local projects.🏡
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Big shout out to The National Lottery for the funding to furnish long-term accommodation for homeless women in Edinburgh!

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This week, Ann and Karen attended the Homeless Network Scotland Conference in Perth. It was great to reconnect with familiar faces and welcome new supporters as we discussed our shared commitment to tackling homelessness. Karen was on stage to our insights and vision for the future.

This week, Ann and Karen attended the <a href="/homelessnetscot/">Homeless Network Scotland</a> Conference in Perth. It was great to reconnect with familiar faces and welcome new supporters as we discussed our shared commitment to tackling homelessness. Karen was on stage to our insights and vision for the future.
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This week, we were delighted to have our team gather for Rowan Alba’s annual staff conference filled with insight, innovation, and inspiration. Thank you to everyone who joined and contributed – your passion and dedication shapes our future. Here’s to another impactful year! 💪

This week, we were delighted to have our team gather for Rowan Alba’s annual staff conference filled with insight, innovation, and inspiration. Thank you to everyone who joined and contributed – your passion and dedication shapes our future. Here’s to another impactful year! 💪
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🚨 Rowan Alba joins NCVO & 200+ charities urging the Chancellor to reconsider the National Insurance rise, which threatens crucial charity services. Learn more & add your voice: ncvo.org.uk/news-and-insig…

🚨 Rowan Alba joins <a href="/NCVO/">NCVO</a> &amp; 200+ charities urging the Chancellor to reconsider the National Insurance rise, which threatens crucial charity services. Learn more &amp; add your voice: ncvo.org.uk/news-and-insig…
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We are currently recruiting for a Night Worker at our new service, Pilton! For more information, please download the Job Description and Person Specification from our website at rowanalba.org

We are currently recruiting for a Night Worker at our new service, Pilton!
For more information, please download the Job Description and Person Specification from our website at rowanalba.org
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“There is not one benefit to people who are homeless in having their rights suspended or even questioned.” As an Everyone Home member we urge the Scottish Government to defend everyone's legal right to safe, suitable housing and support. Read our letter: #EveryoneHome

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🌟 This Saturday, 18th January, Rowan Alba will be at the Leith Chooses event at the Leith Community Centre in the Kirkgate, you can come along and vote for us between 11am and 3pm! 🌟 #LeithChooses #RowanAlba #ThorntreeStreet #CARDS #VoteForUs #CommunitySupport

🌟 This Saturday, 18th January, Rowan Alba will be at the Leith Chooses event at the Leith Community Centre in the Kirkgate, you can come along and vote for us between 11am and 3pm! 🌟
#LeithChooses #RowanAlba #ThorntreeStreet #CARDS #VoteForUs #CommunitySupport
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Thank you £eith Chooses for a great event on Saturday. Voting is now open! Please visit the link below to cast your vote for our project. consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/leithchoos…

Thank you <a href="/LeithChooses/">£eith Chooses</a> for a great event on Saturday. Voting is now open! Please visit the link below to cast your vote for our project.
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/leithchoos…
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🌟 Have you voted yet? 🌟 We’ve been thrilled to be part of the Leith Chooses community vote, but we still need your support to make it happen! 💙 Visit Edinburgh City Council Website and choose Rowan Alba! consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/leithchoos… Thank you for your support! 💛

🌟 Have you voted yet? 🌟
We’ve been thrilled to be part of the Leith Chooses community vote, but we still need your support to make it happen! 💙
Visit Edinburgh City Council Website and choose Rowan Alba!
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/leithchoos…
Thank you for your support! 💛
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We had an amazing night last Thursday for the #LandAidSleepOut Hibernian Football Club stadium in Edinburgh. Kayla, a resident from our Fusion service gave a powerful speech and staff members Gemma and Kirsty came along for support. Thanks to @landaidcharity for organising this event.

We had an amazing night last Thursday for the #LandAidSleepOut <a href="/HibernianFC/">Hibernian Football Club</a>  stadium in Edinburgh. Kayla, a resident from our Fusion service gave a powerful speech and staff members Gemma and Kirsty came along for support. Thanks to @landaidcharity for organising this event.
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We have 2 new opportunities to join our teams available now! - Lead Wellbeing Activities Co-ordinator (Various services) - Night Concierge (Pilton) You can find all the info on our website at: rowanalba.org/careers/ or from Goodmoves at: goodmoves.org/organ.../001b0…

We have 2 new opportunities to join our teams available now!
- Lead Wellbeing Activities Co-ordinator (Various services)
- Night Concierge (Pilton)
You can find all the info on our website at:
rowanalba.org/careers/
or from Goodmoves at: goodmoves.org/organ.../001b0…
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We are expending the deadline on this brilliant role until 12th May! Please share it with anyone you think might be suitable. 🙏

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Exciting new vacancies alert! If you, or someone you know could be the one, please get in touch. All our vacancies at Goodmoves. goodmoves.org/organisation/0… Business Manager Part time (28hrs) £50,000 pro-rata Night Worker x2, Birkentree House Full time £24,078

Exciting new vacancies alert! If you, or someone you know could be the one, please get in touch.  All our vacancies at Goodmoves. goodmoves.org/organisation/0…
Business Manager
Part time (28hrs)
£50,000 pro-rata
Night Worker x2, Birkentree House
Full time
£24,078
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Karen Barr believes The City of Edinburgh Council should consider a broad range of solutions to ending homelessness in the city. Find out more in our blog. shorturl.at/lJ9IM

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A vital grant from B&Q and neighbourly.com helped us to install ensuites into rooms at our Birkentree women's service, making them independent and with the privacy to rebuild. Thank you!