At our community at Archcliffe Fort, Emmaus provides support for people who have experienced homelessness, or who have been socially disadvantaged in other ways, to regain control. People live alongside others in a supportive communal environment.
Our success depends on creating and maintaining a stable community. Before anyone joins us, detailed assessments of need and risk are undertaken. We will take applicants who present complex problems, as long as the community as a whole is able to support them.
The community is fully committed to an equal opportunities policy. We will not discriminate on the grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political opinion, disability, sexual orientation or past criminal convictions, except as stated in our criteria, unless it can be shown to be justified.
Are you homeless or sleeping rough?
Please be aware that we usually have a waiting list. It might be some weeks before a vacancy arises, so we are rarely able to offer someone a room within days.
We take referrals from homelessness agencies, probation services, healthcare professionals – anyone who cares enough to want to help someone improve their life. We are always happy to send out referral packs, show you around or talk on the phone.
Life at Emmaus Dover
Each person living at Emmaus Dover has an individual bedroom with all meals provided in a communal dining room and normal living expenses covered. There is no time limit on how long someone can stay at Emmaus, giving people the space to rebuild one step at a time. Being homeless is about more than just losing the roof over your head. People who have experienced homelessness often also lose their confidence, which can lead to loneliness and worthlessness.
Work experience
Everyone who lives at Emmaus Dover is expected to contribute, help at the social enterprise and keep the community going. This has a huge impact on improving the self esteem of companions, proving that actions can make a big difference to our own lives, and the lives of others.