Leyla, 19, is about to embark on a degree in history and politics at the University of Cambridge. She’s been living in our Creekside Foyer hostel in Greenwich for the past year and has faced some challenging personal circumstances - but she hasn’t let that hold her back. Read more
Devastated after losing his job, family and home, Jamie ended up on the streets in Christmas 2017. After bouncing between services, he was housed in our supported accommodation in Lewisham. Less than a year later, Jamie was supported into his own bungalow by us. Read more
After his marriage broke down, Michael found himself living on his brother’s sofa and began suffering from depression. But with support from our community support service – and gaining his first permanent home in 18 years - he found himself again. Read more
After experiencing addiction for ten years, John turned his life around. He's now taking on the Royal Parks Half Marathon to raise vital funds for SHP. Read more
Stacie lived with her grandmother from a young age, so it was a big shock when she passed away. After suffering mental health issues and becoming homeless, our supported housing service helped her to find her feet. Read more
"My partner is Christian, and I am Muslim – so we had a lot of problems. We were not allowed to marry, and couldn’t stay in Syria. It was too dangerous for us." Read more
"Since I started tending these allotments my depression has vanished...the senses that I thought had died have been revived." Read more
"If you’re dual diagnosis no one takes you in; the mental health services say the problem is addiction, the addiction services say you need to fix your mental health." Read more
"It was when an ex-editor of Vogue bought one of my creations that I knew my life was changing….I thought, ‘Oh yes! This is it!’" Read more
"I felt like I was too old to change direction. I’ve always had a confidence in the kitchen that I didn’t have in other areas of my life." Read more