Welcome to Homelessness Matters, a podcast by Emmaus. In our final episode of season two, we'll be discussing positive approaches and talking about how by focusing on assets, strengths, goals and achievements, we support companions to turn the

Season 2 | Ep 5 | Mental health and homelessness

Nov 21st, 2023 28m 57s

Welcome to Homelessness Matters, a podcast by Emmaus. In our penultimate episode of season two, we'll be discussing mental health and homelessness, exploring the connections between a stable place to live and the impact on people’s mental healt

Season 2 | Ep 4 | A Home is a Basic Human Right

Nov 7th, 2023 26m 33s

Welcome to Homelessness Matters, a podcast by Emmaus. In our fourth episode of season two, we'll be discussing how a home should be a basic human right. The UN states that “housing as a human right, not a commodity. Under international law, to

Season 2 | Ep 3 | Rough sleeping is just the tip of the iceberg

Oct 23rd, 2023 21m 35s

Welcome to Homelessness Matters, a podcast by Emmaus. In our third episode of season two, we'll be discussing how rough sleeping is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to homelessness.Listen to Erin, a previous Emmaus companion who now wo

Season 2 | Ep 2 | The Pressure Cooker Effect

Oct 9th, 2023 18m 33s

Welcome to Homelessness Matters, a podcast by Emmaus. In our second episode of season two, we'll be discussing how life pressures can unwittingly build up without us noticing - until disaster strikes. Listen to Brad, who lives at Emmaus Oxford,

Season 2 | Ep 1 | Why does homelessness happen?

Oct 9th, 2023 24m 38s

Welcome to Homelessness Matters, a podcast by Emmaus. In our first episode of season two, we'll be discussing the many reasons as to why homelessness happens. Listen to Radek, who lives at Emmaus Salford, explaining what caused him to lose his

Season 1 | Ep 5 | Beckie's story

Oct 6th, 2022 24m 55s

*2022 World Homeless Day special* In the season finale of Homelessness Matters, you’ll hear from Beckie at Emmaus Lancashire. Before joining Emmaus, Beckie was sofa surfing after experiencing domestic violence and losing her two children to soc

Season 1 | Ep 4 | Tony's story

Sep 20th, 2022 26m 12s

In episode 4 of Homelessness Matters, you’ll hear from Tony and Ade at Emmaus North East. Before joining Emmaus, Tony experienced homelessness after the breakdown of his marriage. Ade was homeless for nearly three years before discovering Emmau

Season 1 | Ep 3 | Anthony's story

Aug 8th, 2022 22m 46s

In episode 3 of Homelessness Matters, you’ll hear from Anthony at Emmaus Glasgow. Before joining Emmaus in 2013, Anthony was struggling with rent payments, moving constantly and was unable to lead a stable life. Through Emmaus, Anthony has rece

Season 1 | Ep 2 | Phil's story

Jul 17th, 2022 20m

In episode 2 of Homelessness Matters, you’ll hear from Phil at Emmaus Coventry & Warwickshire. Before joining Emmaus, Phil experienced homelessness after losing his job, family and home due to alcohol addiction. Through Emmaus, Phil received th

Season 1 | Ep 1 | Amy’s story

Jun 1st, 2022 10m 49s

In episode 1 of Homelessness Matters, you’ll hear from Amy at Emmaus North East. Amy escaped a violent relationship and is now looking forward to a future where she can help other women who have experienced domestic violence. Amy shared her st

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