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One Step at a Time: Marvin

When Marvin* first arrived, he was facing some tough challenges – nowhere to live, out of work, and battling depression. We offered him a place to stay in our training flats, giving him a fresh start and the support he needed to begin rebuilding.  Teaming up with a housing and progression officer, Marvin put together

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Reconnecting Lives

In 2019, Hassan and Jamal* moved into one of our training flats, each coming from very different backgrounds.  Jamal had been working as a chef, but a sudden breakup led to him losing his job, turning his life upside down in an instant.  Hassan had been struggling with his mental health and battling drug-related issues.

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Lawrence’s Second Chance

When Lawrence first came to us, he had recently fled his home country. Arriving in the UK with no job and nowhere to call home, he faced an uncertain future.  We were able to provide Lawrence with a place in one of our private rented properties, giving him the stability he needed to start rebuilding

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Jessie’s Fresh Start

When Jessie first came to Nomad, she was timid and hesitant to open up about her past trauma. Her experiences had left her feeling vulnerable, and she was understandably guarded.  We provided Jessie with a safe place to begin her journey, as he moved into one of our Training Flats (Supported Exempt Accommodation), where she

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Max’s New Independence

Client Success Story: When Max first came to Nomad, he was in a difficult place and without a home. Moving into our Supported Exempt Accommodation provided him with a safe and supportive environment, allowing him to focus on getting his life back on track.  With the support of our Housing and Progression Officers, who helped

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Becky’s New Beginning

Becky has been with Nomad for approximately three years, initially seeking support after leaving an abusive relationship. Since then, she has found stability in one of our shared houses and expressed a strong desire to return to employment when she felt ready. However, due to health challenges, she has been unable to do so. In

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Nigel’s Triumph

Nigel came to Nomad after experiencing a traumatic period of homelessness. After being kicked out of his house by his wife, he sought refuge in temporary accommodation but left due to being bullied. This led to him living in a tent, where he suffered from severe loneliness and developed significant back problems due to the

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Rachel’s Resilience

Rachel was living in a hostel before she came to Nomad. Prior to this, she had been sofa-surfing for three years after leaving the family home at 16 due to abuse and suffering from severe depression and anxiety. Rachel had been experiencing bullying at the hostel, felt coerced into relationships, and over time became scared

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Robert’s New Rhythm

When Robert first came to us, he seemed down, battling with his mental health. After getting him settled into supported accommodation, we thought it would be good for him to pick up a productive hobby. He mentioned how much he’d like to learn to play the accordion, but he didn’t know where to start or

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Gerald’s Path To Success

When Gerald first reached out to Nomad, he found himself in the challenging position of sofa surfing. After supporting him into a shared accommodation, he discovered more than just a roof over his head. Through our support services, Gerald received assistance with crucial tasks such as accessing benefits, navigating housing registration with Sheffield City Council,

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