From our residential community in Colchester, we provide a home and tailored support for up to 35 people, known as Emmaus companions.
Unlike hostels, our community doesn’t have a time limit on how long companions can stay with us. We work alongside each individual to help them re-build their life and thrive.
Each person living at Emmaus Colchester has an individual bedroom with all meals provided in a communal dining room. Living expenses like WIFI and toiletries are all covered. The stability of a long-term home helps companions to regain confidence and self-esteem.
Providing Work Opportunities
At Emmaus Colchester, we know that it takes more than just a roof over someone’s head to help them overcome homelessness. That’s why companions are supported to gain work experience in our social enterprises.
Companions can gain new skills in our shops, warehouse and workshop as well as out and about delivering and collecting items with our transport team. Everyone plays a part in our community and companions will contribute to cooking and cleaning our community house too.
Training & Courses
All support at Emmaus is bespoke, and tailored to support companions with their future goals. We provide training in health and safety, manual handling and food hygiene.
Opportunities are provided to access other courses and classes that companions are interested in. Through work and training, our companions can experience working in different environments and build skills.
For many people who come into our community, their self esteem is knocked after experiencing homelessness. Have a purpose and something to get up for in the morning, helps to re-build feelings of self worth.
