Emmaus supports people to work their way out of homelessness.
Emmaus provides a home and meaningful work for as long as someone needs it.
You can make a difference, by donating, getting involved 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.
"My favourite thing about volunteering here is talking to people and the friends I’ve made."
"I knew Emmaus was a charity shop from when I lived in Cheltenham, but I didn’t know they helped people like how they’ve helped me."
"The companions make every day at work different with barriers to overcome and I enjoy helping them to thrive."
"I think the biggest hurdle is when you leave Emmaus; a lot of people think that when you leave with a job and place to live, it’s happily ever after but that’s when all the problems can actually happen. That’s another thing Emmaus helps out with, even when you’ve left you can still ask for support.
"At my interview, I heard about Emmaus in more depth, and I thought just, wow it’s amazing. If I didn’t get the job, I would have applied to be a volunteer."
"Emmaus is the most amazing place, volunteering here is almost like having a second family."
"When I was homeless, I thought I wouldn’t be able to find anywhere that would accept me as an LGBTQ+ person, but Emmaus Gloucestershire welcomed me without question."
"The thing I enjoy most about volunteering at Emmaus Gloucestershire is doing my bit to support people who have been homeless."
"Managing a charity shop has always been my ideal dream job ever since I was a teenager."
"My favourite thing about Emmaus Gloucestershire is the companions, they are a joy to work with."
"I’ve always loved Emmaus from the first moment I experienced it. In the 1990s, I helped to set up Emmaus Greenwich and I now volunteer every Thursday at Emmaus Gloucestershire."
"It filled us with satisfaction to be able to help the local community with what little we have."
"Since volunteering at Emmaus, I have learnt how to work in a professional setting."
"I’m just really pleased that after all the years of thinking that I wanted to volunteer here, that it’s everything I thought it would be and more."
"Emmaus was like a hand pulling me out of a dark hole. I’m still here, I’m still breathing and I’m happy."
"We’re proud to volunteer for Emmaus. I know that anyone volunteering for a charity is or should be proud, but this feels a bit different."
In the early days, I was inspired by what we were doing at Emmaus and now, I’m totally committed to it."
"My favourite thing about volunteering at Emmaus Gloucestershire is the people."
"Emmaus has been part of my life for a long time now and I love it."
"The pandemic hit me and my business hard. Emmaus has given me the opportunity to get my feet back on the ground."
"My favourite thing about the work Emmaus provides is meeting so many new people when they come into shop."
"Emmaus built my confidence day by day."
