Stonepillow stories

We’re so proud of the people who turn their lives around

And we’re so proud of the community of people – staff, volunteers, donors, fundraisers, supporters, well-wishers – who are here to support them. Here are their stories. Please do read them – we know you’ll feel inspired when you do.

“I’ve had help getting housed, with my mental health and they’ve helped me more than any other service”

Stories

Celebrating Emily – International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day 8th March 2025 Celebrating Emily On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strength and resilience of women everywhere. Today is…

Invisible struggles require visible support

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A tribute to Andy Hicks

Andy Hicks was a beloved colleague and friend to many. He passed away on Tuesday, November 17th, 2020, at St. Wilfrid’s Hospice after a…

1 in 300,000

New Photography Exhibition Highlights Human Stories of Homelessness and Local Charity’s Vital Work A new photography exhibition, 1 in 300,000, will launch at Chichester…

Celebrating volunteers lives: Philip Day

Philip Day – Volunteer Lives - Stonepillow In May 2019 Philip Day’s life as he formerly knew it was about to change for the…

From Adversity to University

A bridging course into higher education “From Adversity to University” is a collaborative initiative pioneered by the University of Chichester in partnership with Stonepillow.…

Are you going home tonight?

https://youtu.be/N_le-DFQgzQ?si=bZhH1Qlal5SUpeOS Every night this winter, 250+ vulnerable adults in our community won’t be going back home. They might be in emergency accommodation, on someone’s…

Never Give Up – Vincent’s Journey

NEVER GIVE UP! Vincent first started working with Stonepillow over 10 years ago. He was initially accessing our night shelter in Bognor Regis. Over…

The story behind Hick’s House

https://youtu.be/XCM-7WDUPNM We are delighted to announce the opening of our newly extended service ‘Hicks House’ situated next to our hostel on Hunston Road, Chichester.…

Housing First Impact

Listen and view information about our Housing First project and how it has had an impact on the lives of clients we support. Craig's…

Stonepillow clients are off to university!

We have been working with our partners, the University of Chichester, to transform the lives of our clients by giving them the skills and…

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…

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…

Mary’s story

"Finding myself one step from the gutter I realised the next drink could be my last. I had lost my family, my friends, my…

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…

Brian’s new home

Brian is delighted, he slept rough for 11 years and now he has a home. Brian's flat is an extra care facility linked to…

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