Topic: homeless
Compass readers come to aid of homeless family
Just days ago, a Caymanian mother of five feared her family would be sleeping in tents on the beach. But this week she was able to surprise her children with the keys to a new apartment after Compass readers stepped up to help.
Family of seven left homeless amid rental struggles
A Caymanian family of seven say they are days away from “pitching tents on the beach” after being left homeless and unable to find an affordable place to stay.
From living in an abandoned craft market, to a second chance at life
Two months ago, the Cayman Compass accompanied workers from non-profit ARK to interview Shirley Christian, who was sheltering inside a derelict stall at an abandoned tourism market. Since we first reported her story, a home has been found for her and she is now living in a hotel as she waits to move in.
Crack addiction, prison and the road to recovery, Quincy Brown bares his soul
Entertainer, singer and storyteller Quincy Brown opens up about his arrest for crack cocaine possession, his battle with addiction and his path to redemption.
Inside story: Homeless prisoners locked up with nowhere to go
Multiple criminal suspects, including some with mental health challenges, are being kept in prison for lengthy periods rather than being bailed or given community sentences because they are homeless.
Special Report: For Cayman’s homeless, there’s no place to turn
A small but growing cohort of people suffering various forms of crisis - from drug addiction and mental health challenges to trauma, poverty and abandonment issues - are sleeping in derelict buildings, on beaches or in vehicles across Cayman. In the first of a three-part series we look at the challenges for Cayman's homeless.
Lack of homeless shelters while housing crisis looms
Faced with no other alternative Olivia Sanders and her family were forced to live in a tent on the beach last month, the decision though difficult reflects the reality that there is woeful lack of facilities open to those who may need emergency housing in Cayman.
Surviving by the sea: Family forced to live on beach
Looking out at the picturesque, turquoise waters off Cayman's eastern coastline expectant mother Olivia Sanders gently cradled her two-year-old son William as she nursed him under the shade of a tent that has now become the family's new home.
Shelter found for homeless man
A homeless man who had been living rough on East End Heritage Beach now has a new place to call home.
Alone and homeless on East End beach
Darney McLaughlin lives on the beach at East End Heritage Park. He has been homeless for more than 12 years, living on the beach where he says he knows he will not mess up anyone else’s life.
