Emmaus North East is a homelessness charity with a difference – providing more than just a bed for the night to people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. One of 29 communities across the UK, Emmaus North East provides a home for as long as is needed, meaningful work experience in one of our social enterprises, funded training and an opportunity for the formerly homeless people we support to get back on their feet. Situated in South Shields, our community has the capacity to support up to 22 formerly homeless people, known within Emmaus as companions. Companions support work in the community’s social enterprises, which range from house clearances, stock collection, merchandising in one of our charity shops, working in our community launderette or making bespoke items out of recycled wood in the workshop.
Donate to this charity
Supporters
3Fundraisers
0
Key facts about our Emmaus North East community
- We provide accommodation for up to 22 formerly homeless people, ready to make a fresh start.
- As well as a home, we provide work, education and training to help them to gain employment in the future.
- We are a homelessness charity with a difference, we are not a hostel for the homeless and we don’t just offer a hot meal or a bed for the night.
- We have the support of South Tyneside Council and are working in partnership with them and other local agencies, and we are proud to be part of the South Tyneside pledge.
- Our community is making a positive contribution to the local economy and is helping to meet the needs of vulnerable people in the area.
- We have 3 shops, a workshop where we upcycle goods to then sell through our shops, a free community launderette where families in need can wash and dry their clothes free of charge.
