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After years of addiction and rough sleeping, Matthew rebuilt his life, passed his lorry driving test and started a new career.
This story
After years of drug addiction, Matthew lost his home and spent two years sleeping rough. He got clean through a rehabilitation programme and later moved into supported accommodation in Coventry, where he drove furniture delivery vans. With help from a training fund, he earned his heavy goods vehicle licence and secured a driving job with a quarry company.
Where you could take it
Shadow Matthew during his routine as a lorry driver to hear how steady work and independence changed his everyday life.
Where it happens
Coventry
The charity
- Charity: Emmaus Greenwich
- Registration number: 1064472
- Based in: London