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Terry found himself homeless after a relationship breakdown over financial problems. He has also been battling alcohol dependency since leaving the army many years before. He left the family home and his ex-partner got custody […]

Domestic violence is one of the most common reasons for women and children to become homeless. Not only does it break up families, but the victim must often leave behind their local area, including work, […]

Thanks to our donors’ support this year, we are able to support lots of fun activities for people in hostels over the Easter weekend. Mums in hostels can struggle to provide activities or go places […]

We would like to thank everyone who supported our Big Give Christmas Challenge for the Women’s Refuge Garden Project in Wakefield. As part of an antidote to Black Friday spending, donors gave a total of […]

This year, if you donate to us through the Big Give, you will double your support for the women and children at Marie House. Marie House is a refuge for women and children fleeing domestic […]

Peter* was traumatised after the death of his young child, which resulted in the breakdown of his family. He became homeless, and as a coping mechanism turned to drugs and alcohol, trying to self-medicate for the […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Indulge with us in one more look back at the difference you made to homeless families over Christmas. Christmas may be a stressful time for many individuals, but for formerly homeless parents, there can be […]

Many people are lucky enough to share idyllic memories of childhood summer holidays, abroad or on the coast of Britain. But for homeless families and young adults, taking any kind of holiday can seem like […]

The Teenage Parent Project in Wakefield recently held an open day, funded by Church Housing Trust. The day was a vital opportunity for young parents to meet the agencies and individuals that they would work […]

Families at the Marie House women’s refuge, for mothers and children fleeing domestic violence*, got to enjoy a weekend of enriching and exciting Easter fun. Support worker Kerry Birks describes the scheme’s family activities throughout the […]