Discover more about the Emmaus Leeds charity and our unique approach to helping people affected by homelessness.

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

Find out more about the support offered to homeless people at Emmaus Leeds.

Our stories

Read about some of the formerly homeless people who have benefitted from Emmaus Leeds and the people who support our charity.

Katrina's Story

"Seeing companions rebuild their lives and reconnect with family, children and friends is a heart-warming and humbling experience."

Dumitru's story

"I do believe that everyone has the opportunity to change their life. Emmaus gives you a respite and a chance to get the things that matter in life."

Doug's story

"The support and guidance at Emmaus were second to none."

Simon's story

"For the first time, I’ve got the ability to be able to take stock, slow down and make the most of the opportunities that Emmaus offers."

Nick's story

"Emmaus has given me that opportunity to be able to push myself to break the stereotype of homelessness."

Phil's story

"Being at Emmaus Leeds has given me an optimism, a feeling of wellbeing, stability and the time to settle."

Peter's story

"I don’t know of any other organisation that comes close."

Darren's story

"I have very fond memories of my two years at Emmaus such as climbing Snowdon and Scafell Pike."

Richard's story

"Emmaus is not just a place to live, it’s helped me sort my life out, big time."

David's story

"I had never been given this much support and help before and opportunities to better myself."

Peter's story

"My time at Emmaus has enabled me to gain an insight into other people’s way of life."

Mike's story

"Before I joined Emmaus I was homeless. The firm I worked at stopped paying my wages and I lost my job. This meant I couldn’t pay my rent or bills so I became homeless."

Alistair's story

"Hand on heart, the work aspect though was most important to me – something to get me teeth into each day."

Jacek's story

"From my own perspective it has helped loads, my health has improved massively and I don’t want to think where I’d be without Emmaus. It has given me opportunity."

Alfie's story

"I’ve been retired now for quite a number of years and volunteering is a great way of putting something back into the community."

The Emmaus Leeds Superstore (St Mary’s Street) and our Kirkgate Market stall is temporarily closed, in line with January 2021 lockdown measures. All booked collections and deliveries have been cancelled and will be rebooked as soon as possible. We cannot accept any further donations during this time. Please follow our Twitter page our like our Facebook page for all the latest updates.

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