A new charity that aims to tackle homelessness will be boosted by $50,000 from the Green family.

Half of the money has already been donated to the charity, called home, with a second $25,000 instalment to help cover some of next year’s costs.

A spokeswoman for the Greens said: “The donations mark a significant funding boost for the organisation, which launched in October, and will enable the charity to make strides in its ambitious mission to ensure that all homeless people are in a safe, stable and sustainable home within the next five years.

“They are looking further afield, too, identifying and problem-solving the systemic issues that result in the problem in the first place.”

She explained: “According to the 2016 census, there were then 138 people without a home – up by more than two-thirds from 2010.

“Homelessness also doesn’t always look like what people expect: it can include those in women’s shelters, living in their cars, tents or on the streets.

“Many are in insecure or inadequate accommodations, such as those living under threat of violence or eviction, in overcrowded homes and in those that aren’t fit for habitation. home aims to help them all.”

The charity is fundraising to battle homelessness and to employ people dedicated to the cause.

Alexander Green said: “We are delighted to be able to support home in its incredibly important mission.

“Even with its small population, homelessness is a serious concern in Bermuda.

“We share in home’s belief that no one should be homeless and we are pleased to be able to do our part.

“It is our hope that the community rallies around this admirable initiative and helps out their fellow man.”

Denise Carey, home’s executive director, said: “We are grateful to the Green family for their generous donation which helped us to launch home.

“Not only that, but we are emboldened by them sharing in our vision that homelessness will be ended in Bermuda.

“Comprehensive data from around the world supports the facts that in nearly all cases homelessness is preventable and, in every case, homelessness can be ended.

“Working collaboratively and compassionately we will apply our leadership to end homelessness in Bermuda.”