On Sunday 27th April, our CEO, Steve, is taking on the Manchester Marathon – all 26.2 miles – to raise awareness of Nomad’s work and the growing need for safe, secure housing across Sheffield and South Yorkshire. 🏃♂️🏡 Every step Steve takes will help shine a light on the challenges many people face when trying
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
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.
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
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
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
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,
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
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
