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Emmaus supports people to work their way out of homelessness.

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Emmaus provides a home and meaningful work for as long as someone needs it.

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Adie's story

Adie's story

"Coming to Emmaus Hertfordshire I’ve learnt new skills, regained skills I lost and my life now has structure and a reason to get up in the morning."

Becky's story

Becky's story

"Emmaus instantly felt like home."
Caitriona's story

Caitriona's story

"I like meeting new people and hearing about their different roles at Emmaus. The Companions take such pride in their social enterprise work and have such varied backgrounds that it has opened my eyes to a very different world."
Chris's Story

Chris's Story

When COVID-19 arrived, and the work dried up, I lost the place I was living. As I wasn’t earning any money, I couldn’t find anywhere else to live.
Curtis's story

Curtis's story

“Emmaus Hertfordshire encouraged me to apply for my current job and helped me with the application, so they’ve been really supportive. I’ll miss some of the people here and plan to visit every now and then.”
David's story

David's story

“Finding an organisation that is working to provide long-term solutions for people experiencing homelessness was very appealing to me.”
Emily's story

Emily's story

"The most positive thing about working at Emmaus is that I get to see first-hand where my hard work is going."
Graham's Story

Graham's Story

I really appreciate places like Emmaus and what they have done for me, so I want to give a little bit back. They’ve given me enough.
Graham's Story 

Graham's Story 

"Emmaus is the golden ticket, where you can work and live. It gives you an opportunity and it’s done so differently."
Jamie's story

Jamie's story

"I think for most of my life I was in survival mode, but now I’m thriving, and I really can’t believe who I am today."
John's story

John's story

"I am looking forward to taking Emmaus Hertfordshire to the next level in the future."
Kate's story

Kate's story

"I’m currently working with one or two companions and you can see the benefits that being outside has on them – it has a calming influence and is so good for their mental wellbeing. They absolutely love it."  
Mark's story

Mark's story

"With the help of Emmaus, I have started a carpentry course at the local college and have settled into the community."
Michael’s story

Michael’s story

"Emmaus gives you a positive outlook and encourages you to share with others and experience new beginnings. It’s a great community spirit here."
Micky's Story

Micky's Story

"I’ve got used to being here at Emmaus, and it is giving me the space to get my head straight"
Mike's move-on story

Mike's move-on story

"I do miss working in the workshop a lot – I loved every second of it and I’ve still got all the photos of different projects, so I can always look back at those. It was a lovely community, everybody helped everybody else."
Mike's Story

Mike's Story

"Emmaus Hertfordshire has helped me a lot. I have got my self-esteem back. I’ve settled down very well, I’ve learned a lot and I have some great friends around me."
Peter's Story

Peter's Story

I now feel really hopeful for the future, I feel much better about myself and I love my job.
Raj's Story

Raj's Story

"Emmaus Hertfordshire helped me in each step of my life as an asylum seeker and continued to help me after I was granted asylum."
Richard's story

Richard's story

"Emmaus supports people in all areas if it’s needed and the opportunities for moving on are very good."
Rob's story

Rob's story

"Before Emmaus, life was a constant struggle."
Rosemary's story

Rosemary's story

"I feel as though I’m finding myself again at Emmaus."
Rosie's Story

Rosie's Story

"I believe that the Emmaus model provides the best chance of success for companions to successfully re-connect with others and move on."
Sam's story

Sam's story

"I am delighted to be involved with Emmaus Hertfordshire after discovering the all-encompassing nature of its work to help people overcome homelessness."
Shania's story

Shania's story

“I’ll miss everyone here. The support has been brilliant and the companions have been really friendly and welcoming. People are always there for you if you need them. I’ll definitely stay in touch with everyone.”
Steve’s story

Steve’s story

“There’s a great saying that you should never judge anyone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. The St Albans Sleepout is a chance to very briefly experience what it must be like to have nowhere to sleep.”
Tom's story

Tom's story

"Emmaus gives someone a bed and a reason to get out of it in the morning."