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Nick’s story Stories

Nick’s story

One of our clients, Nick, shares his experience of being on the streets at Christmas: "For me being homeless at Christmas was a very dark place. I would see people…
laura
07/12/2017
Paul’s story Stories

Paul’s story

Paul is 51 years old, he is well-educated and has had a successful career as a roofing contractor for 37 years, yet he found himself homeless. "I have always been…
laura
07/08/2017
How it all began NewsStories

How it all began

Stonepillow is the trading name of St Richard of Christian Care Association (CCA) which was formed in 1989 following a sermon given by our founder the Reverend Hilary Parsons. Here,…
laura
28/09/2016
Rose’s story Stories

Rose’s story

Rose is a charming 61 year old woman. She is well educated, has had a long and successful career. And now she is homeless. When her mother remarried in 1965, Rose…
laura
01/08/2016
Rory’s story Stories

Rory’s story

The road to recovery is not always an easy one but Stonepillow is always there to help. Rory came to Stonepillow in 2012 having become homeless because of alcohol and…
laura
03/05/2016
Brian’s story Stories

Brian’s story

Brian is 64 years old. He is cheerful and courteous. He doesn’t drink alcohol or take drugs, he never has. And he has been homeless for 11 years. For years…
laura
01/03/2016
Amy’s story Stories

Amy’s story

Amy had been with her husband for approximately ten years. The relationship had been emotionally abusive for most of this time. They separated briefly and he returned to Wales, his…
emily
01/07/2015
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