PEOPLE’S STORIES

Linda fled an oppressive regime and found herself at risk of homelessness in Watford. With our support she found a home and is now training for a career in social work.

James moved back to Watford to care for his elderly and frail parents. Things began to deteriorate; his father was diagnosed with dementia and his mother died on Christmas day 2020.

I built a career as an auto electrician. By the time I was 27, life was good. I rented smart homes, ran my own company, and I was lucky in love. Things were going well. Then Covid hit, and everything changed.

When Jan first came to the Haven, he was living on a boat with no utilities, it merely provided a roof over his head. Jan had become homeless after his partner had passed away which greatly impacted him.

After years of sleeping rough and sofa surfing, Melissa moved into our Recovery Service in May 2024 and has now celebrated two years' sobriety.

Sean was facing several challenges to being able to maintain his own home. He had been evicted before and had a history of anti-social behaviour but like everyone, Sean needed a safe place to stay.

After an accident left Emma with a disability, our Tenancy Sustainment Team helped her find a suitable home and work towards being reunited with her child.

Micky lost everyone important in his life in a short space of time and ended up sleeping rough in Watford. The Haven and New Hope House helped him turn things around.

Through detox and Cultivate's horticultural therapy, Shuwheb rediscovered a creative side he had suppressed for years. Now he is working towards a home of his own.