Discover more about the Emmaus Leeds charity and our unique approach to helping people affected by homelessness.
Give your support to Emmaus Leeds and help to change lives.
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.
Read about some of the formerly homeless people who have benefitted from Emmaus Leeds and the people who support our charity.
"If someone was thinking about coming to an Emmaus I’d say join, it’s a roof over your head, a meal in your belly and eventually you will get back on your feet."
" In the future I’d like to get back to work doing something that involves helping people "
"This job is incredibly rewarding, and I just love working here."
“When I became homeless I found myself sleeping in tents in the south downs, I tried to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre as I knew dangers lurked. I’d heard so many stories of homeless people being beaten set on fire and I didn’t want that to be me."
"My favourite thing about volunteering at Emmaus Leeds has to be the enjoyment and sense of fulfilment I get from doing it."
"Going to Emmaus Leeds really changed my life"
My favourite thing about Emmaus Leeds is that we’re a family. We take care of each other, we help each other and we are there to support each other through thick and thin.
"The advice I would give someone joining Emmaus Leeds now is to get on your feet as soon as you can. See it as a temporary stop gap."
"I was one of the founding trustees of Emmaus Leeds way back in 1999. I’ve done all my charity work in Leeds. I am very much someone who supports the city and wants to see it succeed."
"From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much for letting me come to Emmaus Leeds and letting me rebuild my life."
"I have learnt to relax, as whilst living on the streets, I always had my guard up. My behaviour has changed too. Before I used to react instantly but now, I am more relaxed."
"Seeing companions rebuild their lives and reconnect with family, children and friends is a heart-warming and humbling experience."
"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."
"The support and guidance at Emmaus were second to none."
"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."
"Emmaus has given me that opportunity to be able to push myself to break the stereotype of homelessness."
"Being at Emmaus Leeds has given me an optimism, a feeling of wellbeing, stability and the time to settle."
"I don’t know of any other organisation that comes close."
"I have very fond memories of my two years at Emmaus such as climbing Snowdon and Scafell Pike."
"Emmaus is not just a place to live, it’s helped me sort my life out, big time."
"I had never been given this much support and help before and opportunities to better myself."
"My time at Emmaus has enabled me to gain an insight into other people’s way of life."
"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."
"Hand on heart, the work aspect though was most important to me – something to get me teeth into each day."
"I’ve been retired now for quite a number of years and volunteering is a great way of putting something back into the community."
