If it weren't for the Brothers I would have been on the streets. I have friends and football in my life now and on Tuesday we are celebrating my three years of not drinking.
Amo - Good Shepherd Service UserCharlie’s Story: Meeting The Challenge
Within a short space of time last year, Charlie lost his long-term job, was given two weeks’ notice by his landlord to leave his rented...
Read moreVicky’s Story: From Lost To Found
Vicky is one of the many volunteers who play a major part in the life of the Good Shepherd as part of the LEAP programme,
Read moreDanny’s Story: A Different Person
Very few recovery journeys are linear. For people experiencing homelessness and addiction, even when they possess a strong desire and determination to move forward, there are...
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Arron Cousens started last year in a job which he didn’t enjoy, has gone through several periods of unemployment since, and, due to the cost...
Read moreAkram’s Story: Grabbing The Opportunity
Akram is one of the volunteers on the Good Shepherd’s LEAP programme which helps people with volunteering and training opportunities with the overall aim of...
Read moreMyra’s Story: Smiling Helps To Live
For Myra, who turned 60 earlier this year, life in recent times has been something of a challenge. She speaks several languages, has worked in many...
Read moreDonna’s Story: I Can Be Me
Donna is among those to have come through the Good Shepherd’s LEAP programme, offering people with lived experience of homelessness and complex issues the chance...
Read moreJohn’s Story: Finding A Focus
On World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day, we take a look at someone whose journey has inspired staff, volunteers and service-users at the Good Shepherd, and is still...
Read moreSamantha’s Story: I Don’t Know Where I’d Be
“I don’t know where I would be without the Good Shepherd.” The words of one of the charity’s service users Samantha, who has been helped by...
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