Emmaus Colchester supports people to work their way out of homelessness.
Emmaus Colchester provides a home and meaningful work in a social enterprise for as long as someone needs it.
You can make a difference, by donating, getting involved or visiting one of our shops.
Read more about the people at Emmaus Colchester and their journeys. Whether it's companions, volunteers, staff or trustees, everyone has a story to tell.
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Emmaus is a roof, and it keeps you safe and secure and warm but it’s about what happens under the roof and in the community, which is important.
The first night I spent here was just out of this world. I will never forget it – I felt finally home. The sense of relief was incredible.
Emmaus gives you a sense that you deserve to be here, that you deserve a second chance. After feeling like the world had stopped and I lost everything, I didn’t expect to be here.
I think Emmaus is an environment to blossom and grow. I feel like Emmaus has pushed me and supported me to become a diamond.
Emmaus feels like a home now, I have my own space, and I have more independence.
At Emmaus you feel safe. Your door locks and you have the support of other companions.
I think the best thing Emmaus has given me, is the opportunity to grow into myself.
"I’m interested in bringing wholeness to people’s lives and not just putting a roof over someone’s head."
"When you turn the hot shower on, your hair is softer, you sit on a bed you didn’t have 24 hours before and you sleep on a bed for the first time in months – everything starts to feel better."
"For the first time in my life, I know what I want to do and what my purpose is."
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The support at Emmaus has helped make me a better person and the team continue to help guide me to make better decisions, and I hope this will continue.
I look forward to my Thursday mornings as a volunteer
Homelessness is a nationwide challenge but we can all play our part in the local community
Living in a community and living and working with others was a big help
I like having my own room and space to get away at the end of the day
What I love most about Emmaus is its heart
Emmaus has given me a sense of purpose and I’m very grateful for the help I’ve had
I think of myself as the neutral one in the middle of the business and community
Emmaus is about solidarity and we want to encourage the community to come in and enjoy our books
I feel like part of the community and feel like I’m adding value when I’m here
I have been homeless three times since the age of 18
Emmaus has allowed me to build up my confidence and address my debts
Right from the start, I thought ‘this is for me’
Working at Emmaus is a dream come true - I am in vintage heaven!
There is hope for all of us... with the right help
Emmaus doesn't just give people somewhere to stay, it motivates them
