Help jimmy

I’m currently helping a local gentleman called Jimmy. Jimmy has recently become homeless through no fault of his own.

Jimmy was a school teacher and is very articulate. He is a very proud man and is devastated by the situation he has found himself in. He was recently asked to leave where he was staying as it was on a sofa and the person wanted their home back. This is no fault of Jimmys.

Jimmy very sadly lost his little girl. He then suffered a mental breakdown, which unfortunately he has never fully recovered from. He suffers from COPD which is being made worse by the poor weather conditions

We have exhausted all options. We have been to Mansfield district council and they have turned him away. They have said because he isn’t a drug addict or alcoholic there isn’t anything they can do. The outreach team have been to see him and assisted him with the council, but still nothing they can do. Homeless charities have also said they don’t provide accommodation and can only assist with forms. Every door is being closed in his face.

Jimmy is currently living in a tent in the local area to Mansfield. He has had donations of camping equipment to try and make him as comfortable as possible.

Jimmy just wants a place to call home.