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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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Nomad’s Second Property Purchase

Nomad Acquires Second Property in Stocksbridge, Strengthening Efforts to Combat Homelessness  Sheffield-based charity Nomad Opening Doors is proud to announce the successful acquisition of its second property, located in Stocksbridge. This significant purchase reflects Nomad’s ongoing mission to tackle homelessness and provide high-quality, affordable housing to those most in need.  Traditionally focused on property management,

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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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Support our Aviva campaign!

Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness” aims to empower individuals by offering stable housing and ongoing support for financial stability.  In our community, many individuals experience homelessness due to unforeseen challenges such as relationship breakdowns, family issues, or sudden job loss—circumstances that could impact anyone.  Through services like housing assistance, employability training, and application support, we

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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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Sheffield Housing Summit: Event Report

On 27th March 2024, Nomad collaborated with South Yorkshire Migration and Asylum Action Group (SYMAAG) to host an event to shed light on the current alarming housing issue in Sheffield and discuss how it can be addressed. The document below is a report made from the event which outlines issues, explores ideas on how to

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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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We Need HMO’s – Can You Help?

We provide high quality, holistic housing and support services in Sheffield and across South Yorkshire as we believe that everyone has the right to live independently in safe, secure accommodation. How can YOU help? We are currently seeking support from landlords in the Sheffield area, urging those who have access to housing, and who could

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