
'Giving the Vulnerable a Chance' is a series of homeless challenges with the vision to educate, inspire and mobilise individuals to reach out to the vulnerable in their communities.
In May 2025, Gordon went homeless across Europe, and in September, he travelled across The Americas to reach out to hurting people.
Now, from 26th November - 25th December, Gordon is in his home country, walking the streets in the 8 Scottish cities. It will be cold, dark and lonely.
Follow his journey as he meets (1) the vulnerable people across Scotland, (2) the incredible people and organisations who support and love them...
Our vision is to educate, inspire and mobilise individuals to reach out to the vulnerable in their communities.
Our vision is to educate, inspire and mobilise individuals to reach out to the vulnerable in their communities.

How will we achieve our objectives?
Speaking to members of our vulnerable communities to understand the issues that have led them to their situation
Donating funds raised through this challenge to organisations who are making a difference to vulnerable people
Speaking to charities and organisations making a difference for our vulnerable communities to share best practice to you who are joining the movement


Speaking to members of our homeless communities
...to understand the issues that have led them to their situation

Donating funds raised
...through this challenge to organisations making who are making a difference to vulnerable people

Speaking to charities and organisations making a difference
...for our homeless communities to share best practice to you who are joining the movement
Gordon Cruden is going to experience homelessness first hand for 30 days in multiple cities around Europe. During his time homeless, Gordon will be:

This blog covers the main observations and reflections of day 13 -30 on 'The Americas' challenge as part of the Giving The Vulnerable a Change Campaign ...more
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November 19, 2025•4 min read
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