Emmaus
About Emmaus Preston
Emmaus Preston is a local charity that provides a home, work and personal support to people who have experienced homelessness.
Emmaus Preston are passionate about helping individuals gain the confidence, skills, experience and self-resilience to progress in their lives.
Emmaus Preston charity
Emmaus Preston's main focus is on supporting people who have experienced homelessness and social isolation.
They provide a home for as long as someone needs it and meaningful work in a social enterprise. Living in a stable environment with the opportunity to work helps companions, as residents are known, to regain lost self-esteem and the confidence to get back on their feet.
Emmaus Preston is an independent local charity that is governed by a board of trustees who all live, work or are invested in the development of Preston and its surrounding communities.
Emmaus Preston community
Emmaus Preston has its own community home that can accommodate up to 26 adults in a comfortable and safe environment.
Each person has their own furnished en-suite room, access to a range of communal facilities and the opportunity to get involved in community activities.
Emmaus Preston is an inclusive, friendly place to live. When people arrive here they are often vulnerable, low on confidence and unable to see a way out of their circumstances.
Emmaus Preston provide a wide range of personal support, training and advice that is tailored to each individual.
The focus is on providing the life-skills people need to move on in their lives and make a positive contribution to society.
Emmaus Preston social enterprise
Like any flourishing community, Emmaus Preston is most successful when everyone makes a contribution.
Working together in a social enterprise, to generate the funds needed to support the community and the companions that call it home.
Working in the social enterprise involves:
- Running the charity stores
- Processing donated goods
- Working on the vans
- Working in the community home
This daily focus provides structure and discipline in companions' lives. Alongside companions the social enterprise is also supported by a dedicated team of local volunteers.
Emmaus Preston provides hope, a stable supportive place to live, meaningful work and training as well as companionship, care and warmth.
By encouraging companions to play an active role in the social enterprise and the wider community, they can be proud of their achievements and get back their confidence and self-esteem.
How you can support Emmaus Preston
Supporting the charity is essential in helping to sustain the work and provide fresh starts to people who are homeless. By making donations and purchases really do make a difference to the lives of others.
If you purchase items in the Emmaus Preston charity stores, not only will you be getting a good quality, affordable item, you will be helping someone who has been homeless to get their life back on track again.
Volunteering with Emmaus
Do you want to use your time and skills for something worthwhile? Visit the Emmaus Preston website to find a range of volunteer roles at the Emmaus Preston charity.