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Homelessness <i>help</i>

Homelessness help

Emmaus is more than a homeless shelter in Glasgow. Everyone supported by Emmaus Glasgow has their own bedroom, all meals are provided in a communal dining room and normal living expenses covered. There is no time limit for how long you can stay with us, and this stability helps people make the changes they need.
 
Everyone moving into Emmaus Glasgow is asked to sign off all government benefits. Emmaus Glasgow provides a home, support, training and work opportunities to help you progress.

Emmaus Glasgow accepts you for who you are. We receive applications from refugees as well as people from the city of Glasgow. Most people stay at Emmaus Glasgow for a few months but some leave sooner and others stay for years – we really are a home for as long as someone needs it.

<i>Opportunities to help other people</i>

Opportunities to help other people

We know that it takes more than a roof over someone’s head to build back from homelessness. That’s why we provide individualised packages of long-term support to help you follow your interests, develop skills and gain work experience. Unlike homeless hostels, we ask people supported by the charity to contribute to the smooth running of the community.

People help in different roles from assisting in our second-hand shops to cooking for other companions, cleaning, gardening, carrying out maintenance, van driving, or performing charity shop collections and deliveries.

When surveyed, people supported by Emmaus said routine, work opportunities and being part of a team were the most beneficial parts of their time.

A chance to <i>learn </i>new skills

A chance to learn new skills

Companions undertake training such as health and safety, manual handling, first aid and food hygiene.
 
Some people choose to train in PAT testing electrical items donated to the shops or in upcycling and restoring donated furniture.

This is how Emmaus helps homeless people in Glasgow to build back to more fulfilled lives.

They can also apply for a grant from the Emmaus UK Companion Training Fund to help cover the costs of personal development courses such as driving lessons, guitar lessons and vocational training.
An offer of ongoing <i>support</i>

An offer of ongoing support

People supported by Emmaus are offered regular sessions to help them talk about their next steps from homelessness and look at solutions for the future.
 
Emmaus Glasgow provides people with opportunities to train and gain work experience. Support includes help finding a job and a place to live and Emmaus Glasgow continues supporting each person after they have moved on with check-ins on your progress.

Apply to join today

To apply for a place at your local Emmaus homelessness charity in Glasgow or to refer someone else for help from homelessness, please download an application form here. You can contact us at [email protected] or telephone direct and speak to any member of staff on 0141 353 3903.