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.
"For me, it’s more than just volunteering or giving back. It has been completely life-changing."
"Emmaus is a family. It’s a proper little community with a family feeling."
"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."
"We don’t have the right to work here because we’re going through the asylum process, but we feel good volunteering because we are learning how to work in the UK. It fills us with satisfaction to be able to help the local community with what little we have."
"I really enjoy it and I’m hoping that I can carry on volunteering at Emmaus Gloucestershire once I finish college."
"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."
"I love the concept of Emmaus and took to it straight away when I started volunteering."
