Linda fled an oppressive regime and found herself at risk of homelessness in Watford. With support from the winter shelter, the Sanctuary and a HopeHome, she is now training for a career in social work.

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.

Now I had no car, no business, no home, and I was sleeping most nights in a bush.

When Jan first came to New Hope, he was living on a boat with no utilities, it merely provided a roof over his head.

For five months James lived in the woods on the outskirts of Watford - alone, sometimes a little frightened, and hidden, almost, from the world.

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

Through a 28-day 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 and a career helping others.

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

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