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In their own words...

There is never any one reason why a person can become homeless, and each person's story is unique to them. We encourage and support individuals to share their stories to empower others and to show that with the right support, anything can be overcome.

Ian’s story

Ian’s story

"I work with a great team of trustees."

Jade's story [Video]

Jade's story [Video]

"I was sofa-surfing, because I was technically homeless before I found Emmaus."

Christian’s story

Christian’s story

"I know how it feels to be without a home."

Steve's story

Steve's story

"Emmaus is always there for me."

Michael's story

Michael's story

"When I lost my job, I’d really given up."

Sarah's story

Sarah's story

"It’s rewarding to see someone enjoy improving their English."

TJ's story

TJ's story

"I was homeless but now my life’s back on track."

Karl's story

Karl's story

"I’m doing a training course and have a college place in September."

Ruth's story

Ruth's story

"I found myself at Emmaus Village Carlton after my husband died very suddenly."

Chloe's story

Chloe's story

"I enjoy passing my knowledge on to our companions."

Marjorie's story

Marjorie's story

"Emmaus Village Carlton is a friendly place to be."

Nigel's story

Nigel's story

"Emmaus helped me get back on my own two feet and I’ll always be grateful."

Geoff's story

Geoff's story

"Emmaus helped me until I was ready to take steps towards living on my own."

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Our mission

To grow our community for people who are homeless and to provide hope, opportunity and solidarity to those in need.

Charity Number: 1083113
Company Number: 3924340

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