According to Trent Alexander-Arnold, helping individuals at the forefront of Liverpool’s rapidly expanding homelessness problem was a “no brainer” for him.
Trent Alexander-Arnold of LFC at the Whitechapel Warehouse with volunteers and staff
LFC’s Trent Alexander-Arnold at the Whitechapel Warehouse with staff and volunteers
This morning, the football player from West Derby was present at the Whitechapel Warehouse, which is a component of the Whitechapel Center. The number of people sleeping on the city’s streets has increased by more than 50% in the last year alone, according to one of the biggest homeless assistance organizations in the city.
Trent Alexander-Arnold of LFC assists volunteers and staff in packing packages for the needy
At the Whitechapel Warehouse, LFC’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram, and Liam Robinson are accompanied by employees and volunteers.
Steve Rotheram, the mayor of Metro, and Liam Robinson, the leader of Liverpool City Council, joined Alexander-Arnold in its warehouse to assist employees and volunteers in packing emergency kits that will be distributed to close to 2,000 families. The visitors put up a conveyor belt and loaded gift bags with clothes, presents, coupons, sanitary products, and certificates to distribute essentials throughout the city.
Because of the “unprecedented” rise in rough sleeping, Cllr. Robinson has declared the issue an emergency and requested more government support.
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AlexanderArnold stated in an interview with the ECHO how concerned he is about homelessness. It is a rising problem, he said. It is one that impacts not just city dwellers but also my loved ones, friends, and other important people.
“Everything we can to address this important issue in the city is being done by this organization.”
As Alexander-Arnold puts it, helping to combat homelessness is a “no brainer.” He claimed to have spoken with the Metro Mayor directly to see what might be done.
At the Whitechapel Warehouse, LFC’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram, and Liam Robinson are accompanied by employees and volunteers.
Surrounded by staff and volunteers in the Whitechapel Warehouse are Trent Alexander-Arnold of LFC, Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram, and Liam Robinson.
“That is the most important thing – as long as there are people like this, volunteers, staff, Steve, who are working very, very hard and very closely to tackle this kind of issue, it means that the city will hopefully overcome the issues that are going on,” he said, praising Mr. Rotheram’s and the Whitechapel Center’s work.
Last summer, Alexander-Arnold was selected as Liverpool’s vice captain. He scoffed at the idea that his leadership position was the reason for his newly discovered zeal for fighting for social concerns in the city.
He remarked, “I guess I have always felt a sense of obligation to give back to the city and the community because so many people in the city did so much for me during my upbringing.” Since these are the things that mean the most to me, my attitude toward them does not really change, even if I become vice captain or anything.
After our conversation, Steve was very clear about how serious the problem was. I genuinely support raising awareness of this issue as much as possible, especially during the winter, since it is a developing problem that we must solve as soon as possible. It is also incredible how much work the volunteers and employees put in here.
Mr. Rotheram expressed worries regarding the city’s ability to house the growing number of people who are homeless. “I think the problem is that we do not know how big the crisis is going to grow,” the speaker stated.
“We are aware that the cost of living is rising and that this is forcing people into the streets, but we are unsure of how or where this will end since the government is the only institution that can address it.”
But he maintained that charitable contributions and Alexander-Arnold’s engagement in the neighborhood were still vital. He remarked, “I think it is great that Trent is involved in this, raising awareness of it and demonstrating what each of us can do, even in a tiny way.”
“Even if my ultimate goal is to alter the entire world, including the government, each of us must try to help in some small way. Additionally, there are volunteers present who are contributing in some way. And after that, with Trent’s assistance, we will be doing everything in our power to support the roughly 2,000 recipients of these kits.
“What I want is structural reform and total transformation.” Taking care of everyone’s legal right to a roof over their head is more crucial for society as a whole.
We have the ability to change someone is life. And that is exactly what the Whitechapel Centre does every single day.
“They employ an outreach strategy to provide people with the support they so richly deserve and need.” Furthermore, both of us hail from this region. That is just some local guys.
Trent Alexander-Arnold of LFC assists volunteers and staff in packing packages for the needy
LFC’s Trent Alexander-Arnold helps staff and volunteers pack parcels for the less fortunate.
In the globe there is so much untapped potential that you want to see people flourish. These people have the potential to accomplish amazing things if we can focus even a small portion of that energy in the correct areas.
The outreach staff at the Whitechapel Centre and the ECHO worked together over the previous week’s morning shift to provide homeless people with the assistance they needed to become stable. Those present in the warehouse this morning expressed gratitude for Alexander-Anrold’s support during a period when the organization is busier than ever.
The CEO of the facility, 55-year-old Garston resident David Carter, stated, “I have worked in homelessness now for over 20 years.” It is never been this bad, I believe.
Sadly, the number of homeless people has increased. In the Liverpool city region, we worked with almost 4,300 different people last year, which was a 15% rise for us. That is equivalent to an additional 561 homeless households. This year’s rise is notably greater.