HOME Bermuda

A clean home is a dignified home. 🏠 HOME is collecting essential cleaning supplies to help keep our residents’ homes safe, healthy, and welcoming. If you’re able to help, we’re currently in need of items like cleaning sprays, wipes, toilet paper, paper towels, and other household essentials listed in this post. Every donation helps create a space where people can feel comfortable, supported, and at home. If you'd like to contribute, you can learn more here: home.bm

Want to be part of ending homelessness in Bermuda? 🇧🇲 We welcome companies and community members to visit our premises, learn about our work, and volunteer in ways that directly support our clients. Even small acts of support can have a lasting impact on their lives. You can help by offering transportation to appointments, donating gently used items, assisting with laundry, providing groceries, mentoring or creating employment opportunities. If you’re ready to make a difference, please fill out the volunteer form on our website and connect with us 💚 #HOMEBermuda #Volunteer #EndingHomelessness

Dead or diseased trees are more than just an eyesore, they’re a liability. 🌳 If a tree is clearly rotting or dead, and the landlord has been notified, the responsibility for removal or damages falls on them. 📲 Tenants, give notice in every way you can: text, call, email, WhatsApp. Once the landlord’s aware, they’re accountable. ✅ But remember: if a healthy tree falls unexpectedly, there may be no liability. Clear communication prevents future disputes. 🎥 Watch the full breakdown. #RentingReady #TenantTips #LandlordLiability #BermudaRentals #HOMEBermuda

Allshores commits $250,000 to support HOME’s mission 🤝🏾 We’re grateful to Allshores for announcing a $250,000 commitment over three years to support HOME’s work preventing and ending homelessness in Bermuda 💚 This multi-year partnership will strengthen outreach, advocacy and coordination across the island, helping connect individuals experiencing homelessness with shelter, healthcare, and essential social services. Last year alone, HOME: • Sustainably ended homelessness for 32 people • Prevented 48 new cases of homelessness • Found housing for 106 people, working with BHC & private landlords • Helped 25 people secure employment • Provided accommodation to 19 rough sleepers during the winter months Support like this helps us expand collaboration across Bermuda and build long-term solutions for housing stability. Thank you, Allshores, for investing in a stronger, more resilient community 🌎 #EndHomelessness #CommunityPartnerships #Bermuda #HOME #HousingFirst

HOME 2025 Annual Report now available 📘 HOME has released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting both achievements and challenges in our mission to end homelessness in Bermuda. At year's end, 1,331 people were identified as experiencing homelessness, representing an estimated 2% of our population. Bermuda’s housing-shortage and cost-of-living crises are combining to exacerbate the increase. Yet we’re proud of our exceptional team, our community partners, and the past year’s wins: • Ended homelessness for 32 people • Prevented 48 new cases • Helped 25 people secure employment • Took on 355 new clients • Partnered with 147 landlords to house individuals • Engaged 42 new strategic donors and more than 450 volunteers The growth in landlord partnerships, from 14 in 2023 to 147 today, shows trust is building. But scale matters. Affordable housing remains the single greatest barrier to lasting change. Our mission remains clear: restore dignity, create stability, and work collectively to ensure homelessness in Bermuda becomes rare, brief, and not repeated. Read the full report at home.bm 💚 #HOMEBermuda #AnnualReport #EndHomelessness #HousingFirst

We’re very grateful to the Eastern Lions Club for their generous donation of non-perishable groceries and pantry items to HOME 💚 Support like this helps us continue our mission to eradicate homelessness in Bermuda through holistic care, personal development, and safe, clean spaces for our clients. The donation came during Global Hunger Awareness Month, a powerful reminder that community action makes a real difference ✨ #HOMEBermuda #Community #EndingHomelessness #EasternLionsClub

Landlords and tenants — this one’s essential. As leases wrap up, it can get confusing: Can a security deposit be used to cover last month’s rent? 🚫 The short answer: No. Your lease should clearly state that a security deposit is there to protect the landlord against damage, unpaid rent after the tenancy ends, or other fees not to be used like prepaid rent. Clarity in your lease = fewer headaches later on. 🎬 Watch the full explainer now to make sure you're covered and compliant. #RentingReady #KnowYourLease #LandlordTips #TenantRights #HOMEBermuda

Our purpose is simple and powerful: to end homelessness in Bermuda 🇧🇲 By working alongside the Bermuda Government, charities, non-governmental agencies, faith groups and our wider community, we are building one shared plan to create lasting change. Ending homelessness is only possible when we work together 💚 #HOME #EndHomelessness #Bermuda

Deidre Morgan, a member of our case management team, is passionate about building trust, respect and empowerment in her community. With a BSc in Criminal Justice and an MSc in International Marketing Management, she brings a unique perspective on people and systems. Deidre has experience across healthcare, government and community development, and is committed to safeguarding vulnerable populations and making a positive impact ✨💚

At HOME, we are here for everyone experiencing homelessness in Bermuda. Our work is rooted in dignity, compassion and the belief that homelessness is solvable 💚 Through direct support, prevention and long-term solutions, we help people move out of homelessness for good while working to stop new cases before they begin. A stronger community starts with ensuring everyone has a safe place to call home 🏡 #HOME #EndHomelessness #Bermuda

📣 Board Announcement HOME is proud to welcome reinsurance leader Tracey Gibbons to our Board of Directors 💚 Tracey brings over 40 years of global industry experience and a deep commitment to equity and social justice. As global head of strategic development at QBE Re and a long-time advocate for inclusion, she understands the importance of dignity, belonging, and second chances. Her voice and vision will strengthen our mission to permanently end homelessness in Bermuda. #HOMEBermuda #EndHomelessness #Leadership #Equity #StrongerTogether

We are incredibly grateful to have received a $5,000 holiday-season donation from Bermuda International Shipping Ltd 💚 This support will help fund our work providing shelter, essential services and pathways to sustainable, independent living for people experiencing homelessness in Bermuda. Thank you to George Butterfield and Konika Spence for visiting our facilities and for their continued commitment to our mission 💫 Contributions like this make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families working toward stability and dignity. #CommunitySupport #EndHomelessness #Bermuda

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Astor House is more than a historic building. It is the birthplace of Matilda Smith Williams, born here in 1873, whose life and generosity helped shape care for older women in Bermuda 🇧🇲 Matilda Smith Williams devoted her life to service, and through her wishes and the efforts of the St Paul AME Church and the Women’s Missionary Society, the Matilda Smith Williams Seniors Residence for women became a reality. Though she did not live to see it open, her vision provided dignity, shelter and care for generations of seniors 💚 Her legacy of compassion and community continues to inspire the work that followed 🌱

Bermuda Is Love recently facilitated a comprehensive three day Landlord and Tenant Workshop in collaboration with HOME, a charity dedicated to ending homelessness in Bermuda. The workshop was designed to strengthen legal understanding around housing rights and responsibilities, reinforcing the principle that access to safe and secure housing is fundamental to human dignity. The sessions provided detailed training on Bermuda’s key housing legislation, including the Landlord and Tenant Act 1974 and the Rent Increases (Domestic Premises) Control Act 1976. Over the course of three days, participants engaged in in-depth discussions on critical issues such as: * The rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants * Lease agreements and legal obligations * Maintenance standards and accountability * Security deposits * Rent control and lawful rent increases * The full legal process for eviction and tenant protections The workshop emphasized practical application of the law, using real-world scenarios to support HOME’s frontline work with individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity. By strengthening legal literacy, the training aimed to better equip advocates to navigate housing challenges and support sustainable outcomes. Bermuda Is Love remains grateful for its continued collaboration with HOME and their unwavering commitment to addressing homelessness in Bermuda. Education, partnership, and advocacy are essential tools in building a more just housing system, because housing is a human right. #BermudaIsLove ❤️ #HOME #HousingIsAHumanRight #EndHomelessness

#CompassionWithAction #EndHomelessness #HOME #CommunitySupport 🙌

Not sure how to respond when someone asks for money on the street? 🤔 Panhandling is often a sign of urgent need, not a choice. 💔 While giving directly is personal, the most effective way to help is through long-term support systems or other means besides cash. 🏠 At HOME, we work every day to offer shelter, case management, and housing solutions. Instead of walking past, consider referring someone to services or supporting organisations like HOME that help end homelessness for good. 💚 Scroll through to learn more

Everyone’s journey is different, but no one should have to face it alone 💚 At HOME, we offer support without judgement, meeting people where they are and helping when it’s needed most. #EndHomelessness #Bermuda #Community

By donating and installing a full solar system at HOME’s headquarters, Greenlight Energy helped reduce ongoing energy costs - allowing more focus and funding to go toward housing, food security, and access to care for people experiencing homelessness. If you’d like to get involved, donate, or learn more about HOME’s work, visit home.bm, call 599-9933, or email info@home.bm

Hurricane liability for landlords: let’s clear up a common misunderstanding👇🏾 If your tenant had to stay in a hotel during a hurricane and now wants you to cover the bill, you may not be liable. Most leases and insurance policies outline who is responsible in these situations and in many cases, it’s not the landlord. Don’t panic if you’re getting e-mails, calls, or even legal threats. Instead, review your lease and seek proper advice. We’ve put together this video to walk you through your rights and responsibilities, and help you navigate these moments with clarity and confidence. 🎥 Watch now #RentingReady #LandlordSupport #HurricaneSeason #KnowYourRights #HOMEBermuda