Emmaus Dover supports people to move on from homelessness.
Emmaus Dover provides a home and meaningful work opportunities as part of a long-term package of support.
You can make a difference, by donating, giving your time or visiting one of our shops.
So many people have a great story to tell about how Emmaus has touched their lives. Whether they’re companions, staff, trustees or volunteers, these stories show the impact Emmaus can have.
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"Emmaus has completely changed my life"
"To cut a long story short, Emmaus saves lives"
“I am proud to tell people where I work and how Emmaus has changed my life.”
"It's great to be welcomed by all the companions when I turn up at the Fort"
"I really want for nothing. The difficulty will be to find something of this quality or a job that would pay for me to rent something of this quality when I move on."
"My daughter needed a good home to go back to being the person that she is, and I just couldn’t afford to give it to her. That’s why I rang Emmaus for help"
"It's a miracle I'm still alive"
"The lads are very helpful and when they see me carting bags back and forth, they always help, and it’s really nice."
"It’s just a real family-like atmosphere, if anyone needs help with something they’ll ask, and that’s great."
"Emmaus has given me my dignity back"
“Emmaus is the perfect place for people to move on from homelessness and change their lives for good.”
"I like it here as it means I can work and gain new skills"
"What I like about being a part of Emmaus Dover is that it’s like a big family"
"Applying my mental health into something positive has really changed everything."
"Companions are happy that they’ve been able to see a dentist and that the service came to them. They felt welcomed and listened to, so it was a very positive experience overall."
"Emmaus has got me on the straight and narrow, and I’ve now got a purpose in life"