Stories & Case Studies

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 User
Stories

Sandra’s Story: Pursuing My Dream

Good Shepherd’s Employment Ready Project supports people experiencing multiple challenges to build confidence, develop skills and move closer to employment.  As part of the project, Training...

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Joseph’s Story: From Rough Sleeping to a Home

Joseph was a regular attendee of the Good Shepherd's street homeless project know as the 'Breakfast Club' which has supported hundreds of people experiencing homelessness...

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Kahina’s Story: Back to Life

Kahina is one of our Lived Experience into Action Project (LEAP) volunteers, where people with an experience of homelessness, mental health, addiction or other related issues provide help and support to people...

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Paul’s Story – A New Start 

The Move-on and Prevention Service (MOPS) is a new project building on the success of the previous Winter Pressures Fund pilot. It aims to address housing need in...

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Carole’s Story – Rebuilding my Confidence

After a series of personal losses, Carole turned to the Good Shepherd for support. Now content and moving forward, she shares her story in her...

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Lindsey’s Story: Bringing My Daughter Home 

Lindsey is one of our new LEAP volunteers, where people with an experience of homelessness, mental health, addiction or other issues provide help and support...

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Wendy’s Story: Family Food Pantry  

Wendy used the Good Shepherd's family food pantry service for 4 months whilst she was experiencing a financially difficult time.   Wendy ran a Jamaican food stall...

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Charlotte’s Story: From Broken Christmases to Creative Kinship

Charlotte Webb, a Wolverhampton based illustrator and recovery artist, is a passionate supporter of the Good Shepherd. She has delivered workshops for Good Shepherd’s Art Recovery Group, facilitated creative projects and shared her personal...

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Breakfast Club Success: Long-Term Homelessness to Hope 

The Good Shepherd’s street homeless engagement sessions, known as the Breakfast Club, has been running since Summer 2024 with funding contributions from Global’s Make Some...

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