Emmaus communities provide a home and meaningful work for people who have experienced homelessness, helping them to find a way to move on with their lives.

From house clearances to getting involved with the wider community, we offer a wide range of services.

There are many ways you can support us, from volunteering to donating goods. Your support means that we get to carry on doing what we do best - helping those who need it most.

Working together to end homelessness

Emmaus North East is a charity that provides a home and meaningful work to 22 formerly homeless people who work alongside local volunteers at the Emmaus charity shops in Hebburn, South Shields and Low Fell.

Our stories

Tony's Story

"Everyone thinks when a person is homeless they're either a drug addict or an alcoholic, but it’s not the case. For me, it was a marriage breakdown and that can happen to anyone."

Rob's Story

"I still class myself as being in recovery and Emmaus is a good place to feel secure."

Michael's Story

"Thanks to Emmaus I have a calm and stable life, something which I have not had in years. I feel as though I could have a future, which going back two or three years I wouldn’t have seen as a possibility.

Erin's Story

"Living at Emmaus doesn’t feel like a hostel, it feels like a community, and everyone is so lovely and welcoming."

About Emmaus North East

Volunteer with us

We couldn't do what we do without our fantastic volunteers. You can work in one of our shops, fundraise for us, join our board of trustees and help raise our profile.

Our shops

Find unique items and great value goods in our charity shops.

Our services

Find out more about our house clearance and delivery and collection services.

Join our community

Are you, or someone you know, at risk of homelessness?

The Emmaus difference

Emmaus North East is a homelessness charity offering active support to formerly homeless people and those at risk of homelessness.

We offer a home as well as meaningful work in our social enterprises; each person has their own room in our accommodation in South Shields. People can stay as long as they wish and are offered opportunities to acquire skills as well as support when ready to move on.

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