Thank you for being part of the Crisis community and for your commitment to help end homelessness for good.
Your continued kindness and generosity help keep our Crisis Skylight centres running and ensures people at risk of or experiencing homelessness can rebuild their lives.
Without your support, stories like Abdul’s would not be possible. Watch the video below to hear Adbul’s story in his own words.
Abdul’s story: From heartbreak to happiness
Read Abdul’s story
Forced into homelessness
After his marriage broke down, Abdul was forced into homelessness. Abdul spent nine months sleeping rough, followed by stints in overcrowded and unsuitable accommodation that lacked privacy and badly affected his mental health.
Meeting his Lead Worker changed everything
But after meeting Lead Worker, Kaz, at the Skylight centre London, Abdul was able to develop a unique plan that would help him overcome the challenges he was facing. Kaz supported Abdul into a home and helped him get appropriate support to overcome trauma.
A journey to healing
Abdul has taken every opportunity that has come his way, attending weekly art classes, IT sessions and played football with Crisis. Through the workshops offered at the Skylight centre London, Abdul has rebuilt his confidence and developed his life-skills. He shared:
“I was a completely different person two years ago – no confidence, no trust in anyone, and a broken man. Because of Crisis, I feel like I’m someone and that makes me so happy.”
Support more people out of homelessness
How your support helps people out of homelessness
When someone comes to Crisis for help out of homelessness, they receive a warm welcome from a member of our Engagement and Assessment team.
We talk through their situation and make sure that anyone who would benefit from services, support and advice elsewhere are signposted and referred. When we are best placed to help, we rapidly allocate a Lead Worker and they become a Crisis member. Abdul, former Crisis member shared:
“When I first came to Crisis, it was like a big hug.”
At our Skylight centres, Lead Workers work side by side with members to create unique plans that address their specific needs – from finding stable homes to accessing healthcare, gaining qualifications or securing employment. Abdul, former Crisis member shared:
“I was heartbroken. I had no confidence in myself and didn’t trust anyone. I went to see a doctor and they told me about Crisis. I met my lead worker, Kaz, and everything changed. She made me a cup of tea and said she was going to get me a suitable home where I could feel safe.”
Crisis members can engage with our learning and skills programmes while working with their Lead Workers. Programmes include vocational training, technical qualifications and equipment to help someone find their way back into employment.
Crisis members can also take part in arts and wellbeing sessions, and practical sessions to help with finding, securing, and maintaining a home.
Former Crisis member Abdul attended Crisis arts workshops that helped him find joy and regain his confidence. He also has benefitted from our IT sessions and played football with Crisis.
The goal of all our work with Crisis members is for them to find a safe, decent, and affordable home. Abdul’s Lead Worker, Kaz, helped him to find a home. He shared:
“I finally found a home and I love it. When you have somewhere to call home, it’s amazing. You feel safe and can do the things that you love and that makes you feel happy.”
Get in touch
If you have questions about our work, your donations or the way we communicate with you, do not hesitate to contact Élise Lindron, who will be happy to help with any questions you have.
