For many people who have experienced homelessness, losing their self-esteem can be the most damaging part of their experience. Being on your own, with no support around you can be soul destroying, leaving you feeling worthless.

Finding your way out of that situation isn’t easy, particularly when the only options available are temporary fixes, offering a bed for the night but little to occupy your days.

Emmaus is different because it provides a home for as long as someone needs it in an Emmaus community. This gives people the opportunity to take stock of their lives, deal with any issues they might have, and often re-establish relationships with loved ones.

“Companion” is how we refer to those who live in an Emmaus community and work in the social enterprise, where they support themselves and one another.

Emmaus social enterprises generate revenue that pays for companions’ home, food and upkeep, as well as providing a small weekly allowance. This is key to restoring feelings of self-worth, showing these individuals that their actions make a real difference, both to their own life, and the lives of others.

Our communities help people back into society
Support

Our communities help people back into society

Emmaus helps people to work their way out of homelessness, providing meaningful work, training and support as well as a stable home for as long as someone needs it.

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Our social enterprises provide training and meaningful work for companions
Social enterprise

Our social enterprises provide training and meaningful work for companions

Work is an integral part of community life, and of the support Emmaus offers to companions. The social enterprise side of the community helps to generate the income that will ultimately make each of our communities self-sustaining, something every community is working towards.

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