3 April 2019
“I became homeless…my biggest issue was my mental health”
Posts Categorized: Resident Stories
Paul is a volunteer chaplain and has experienced homelessness
Paul Squires is a former resident at YMCA Surbiton and has now become a volunteer chaplain. He is passionate about chaplaincy, and how it gives vulnerable people a voice and hope. He spoke to us four years ago with his story, and here’s a follow-up on how far he has come: “I was in Surbiton…
“The best thing about living here is you have your own space”
After being kicked out of her family home by her mum’s boyfriend and spending months living in her cousin’s shed, Joanna, aged 25, was desperate for her own space and a permanent home. A home where she could relax and feel safe. That’s when she came to YMCA Hayes in September last year. “The best…
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