Amin’s Story
“I fled the war in Sudan in 2016. It was not safe for me to live there anymore with all the violence that was happening. When I came to Gloucester I found myself homeless. After a short period of time living in NASS (National Asylum Support Service) accommodation and spent my time sofa surfing before moving...
Cassandra’s story
Simon’s Story
Kicked out of home at 17, Simon* had to deal with the harsh reality of being homeless and spent a night on the streets before being signposted to YMCA Cheltenham. He was still at school, studying for his A-levels. "My situation was desperate and I moved into YMCA straight away and was given a housing...
Tom’s Story
At 16, Tom* left home following a relationship breakdown with his parents. He was homeless, getting into crime and doing “stupid stuff”. He moved constantly and, in his own words, he “lost his head for a time”. He decided he wanted to move back to Cheltenham as he was feeling lost, away from his friends. ...