Maher’s story: ‘I feel I’m really living’
Maher came to the UK at the end of 2018 with dreams of finding a home and running his own business, but he soon found himself trapped in a[…]
read full article →14th Feb 2024 Karen and Paul’s story: No place like home
Reunited after more than 25 years apart, Karen and Paul soon found themselves on the streets of Manchester in the middle of winter. They explain how they got to[…]
read full article →14th Jan 2024 Michael’s story: ‘The place is fantastic, superb, brilliant’
Ready to put his old life behind him, Michael knew he needed to make decisions that would help him sustain his tenancy. He explains why he had to stop[…]
read full article →4th Dec 2023 Martha’s story: ‘It’s perfect’
When Martha’s landlord sold up, she found herself in a long queue for rehousing. She explains what it means to have a roof over her children’s heads and a[…]
read full article →14th Aug 2023 David’s story: ‘It is my security, it is home’
During lockdown, David was taken to a Croydon hotel where he felt isolated and uncared for. He explains why his Cromwood home has given him plenty of reasons to sing. […]
read full article →24th May 2023 Habiba’s story: ‘It’s not just a roof over my head, it’s my home’
In our new series of stories about Cromwood’s tenants, we meet Habiba whose home has helped restore her humanity and zest for life after suffering from depression and spending[…]
read full article →24th Mar 2023 Bill’s story: ‘It was life changing – I’m a lot happier’
Former rough sleeper Bill is now the proud occupant of a flat where he can start to rebuild his life, see his grandchildren and plan a brighter future. Just[…]
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