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Evan's story

Evan's story

"Moving to Emmaus has been the best decision for me. The support workers are incredibly helpful; they’ve got me through some tough times."
Mick's story

Mick's story

"You have to come to Emmaus with intent to change, to make your life better. If you want to get better, Emmaus will help you in every way it can."
Barry's story

Barry's story

"I had never been homeless before... 61 years old and first time homeless. What I want to say to people is, don’t be afraid, it’s not a big bad world. It's nice here."
Michael's story

Michael's story

"I didn’t want to be in a hostel because there is still stigma surrounding gay people. StreetLink said there was an inclusive community with gay allies, Emmaus."
Val's story

Val's story

"Every time a customer comes into the shop or donates a preloved item, they are ensuring the wonderful work that Emmaus does can continue, which means I get a second chance at happiness and a life."
Daniel's story

Daniel's story

"Emmaus is good. You can have a laugh and there is camaraderie in the Emmaus community."

Mike's Story 

Mike's Story 

"At Emmaus Glasgow I feel like I don’t have any worries"
Volunteer spotlight: Jim

Volunteer spotlight: Jim

"we seem to think homeless people are just that, homeless, but the people I meet at the soup kitchen have had colourful lives, they’ve travelled and seen so much of life, but society just assumes being homeless is all they are, when really they are so much more."
Jane's* story

Jane's* story

"Emmaus has helped me realise that I can achieve something. That I’m not a failure; I’m not a waste of space."
Tony's story

Tony's story

"What I love most about Emmaus is that I’m working with like-minded people and being part of something with such worthy objectives."
Marc's story

Marc's story

“Volunteering with Emmaus gets you up and in a good spirit for the day.”
Mel's story

Mel's story

"I get the biggest satisfaction from just knowing that I’m reaching out and helping people that don’t have the support network that I’ve been lucky enough to have."
Anthony's story

Anthony's story

"Emmaus teaches people not to judge a book by its cover, there are many reasons why people are here"
Adrian's story

Adrian's story

"Now I'm store manager, I look forward to working with companions and volunteers to raise the profile of the charity and expand further in the retail sector."
Robert's story*

Robert's story*

The best part of living in an Emmaus community is getting to meet all the different people who come to the shops or donate furniture to us. I like that interaction with people.
Madina's story

Madina's story

"When I came to Emmaus, knowing that the support team is there, was a big helping hand."
Kirsty's story

Kirsty's story

"I really don't know where I would be without Emmaus, it has saved me in so many ways"
Jean's story

Jean's story

"Volunteering with Emmaus Glasgow is my life. Now that I am retired I make sure I am there every week without fail. Emmaus is an amazing charity and there's nothing else quite like it out there"
Craig's story 

Craig's story 

"If it wasn't for Emmaus I would be under a bridge, or face down in a canal."