Breaking the Stereotype: Challenging Perceptions of Homelessness

Breaking the Stereotype: Challenging Perceptions of Homelessness

‘Breaking the Stereotype’ – a new photography exhibition challenging many people’s deeplyingrained perceptions of homelessness – will be on display at St Paul’s Church, BlandfordRoad, St Albans from October 6 th to 20th. The free exhibition is the brainchild of award-winning St Albans photographer ChristopherHall, who has experienced homelessness first-hand. After two years of sleeping […]

Lost but Not Defeated: How I Escaped My Abusers and Reclaimed My Life

I was only sixteen when everything fell apart. For as long as I could remember, home was a scary place. My stepdad was always angry, always watching. His hands were heavy, and his eyes had this look that made me feel like I was always in trouble, even when I hadn’t done anything wrong. My […]

Breaking Free: A Journey from Home to Homelessness

I never thought homelessness would be my reality. No one dreams about ending up on the streets, but there I was. It all started with home, a place that was supposed to be my sanctuary but felt like a battlefield. Every day was unpredictable—sometimes quiet and tense, other times loud with shouting, slamming doors, and […]

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Help Raise Awareness of Social Challenges Within Our Communities We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees. As a trustee, you will play a crucial role in guiding our mission to raise awareness of social challenges often hidden within our communities. About Us: We are a foundation committed to raising […]

Finding Our Place: An Immigrant Mother’s Journey to Belong

You know, there are many things I like about the community here. Really, sometimes it feels so nice. I meet people who are very warm and friendly, people who make me feel like we belong here. But then… there is another side. Sometimes, it feels like I am still an outsider, like I am not […]

Announcing Our New Partnership with ‘No Floor No More’

I’m pleased to announce that we have a new collaborative partner, “No Floor No More” (NFNM) in St Albans. We’re excited about working together to capture and share stories that highlight the social challenges faced by individuals in our community. Since 2022, NFNM has been a crucial recycling point for carpets and flooring that have […]

Fighting for a Place: My Journey from Ghana to a New Home

When I started looking for a place in May, I was hopeful. I knew it wouldn’t be easy—nothing ever is when you’re moving to a new country, especially while studying for a PhD. But I had no idea it would be this hard, this exhausting. Each day, the weight of uncertainty grew heavier on my […]

On the Edge: A Single Mum’s Struggle to Keep It Together

I got made redundant last year when my company downsized. It all happened so fast—one moment, everything seemed fine, and the next, I was without a job, feeling completely lost and terrified. As a single mum with two kids, I didn’t have any savings to fall back on. I always thought I’d have time to […]

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