Make content about: Leigh found a home and purpose
After a breakup left Leigh sleeping on the streets, he found a roof over his head and a fresh purpose with Emmaus.
This story
After separating from his partner with nowhere to go, Leigh sofa surfed and slept rough on the streets. An outreach worker told him about Emmaus, leading him to join a community where he found stable accommodation, support for his depression, and work managing a charity shop. He has since moved on to live at another Emmaus community.
Where you could take it
Meet with Leigh at his community to hear how having a stable routine and purpose helped him rebuild his life.
Where it happens
Hinckley
The charity
- Charity: Emmaus U.K.
- Registration number: 1064470
- Based in: Edgbaston, Birmingham,, England