Almost one year on from moving out of Emmaus Mossley, former companion Mike has provided a short update, reflecting on his time at our community. Mike is also embarking on a trek up Snowdon on Sunday 6 July in support of our charity and we’re very grateful to him for taking on this challenge.
“My name is Mike and I was a companion at Emmaus Mossley for nearly a year after being homeless for a while. I didn’t know it when I arrived, but it turned out to be some of the best months of my life.
“Emmaus Mossley was a lot more than just a place to stay, it was my home. When I left in August 2024 to start work, I didn’t realise how much of a positive impact the place had on my life and just how much I would miss it and the people there.
“Emmaus does so much more than just give you a place to stay. I think the best thing it does is give you time to work out what your next step will be whether that’s learning a new skill in the shop or on one of the courses that are offered. You don’t have to worry about making sure you have a bed or food that day because Emmaus takes that pressure off you.
“I hate to think where I would be if I wasn’t told about Emmaus while I was homeless. I will always think of Emmaus as my home and that’s in part one of the reasons I have visited twice since I left and will always try to help Emmaus in any way I can.”