“This is the first time I feel like someone has listened to me”

The relationship between bereavement and homelessness The relationship between bereavement and homelessness Catherine and Karita both work with clients who are dealing with death; someone else’s, or their own. It’s often the first time in years clients have been asked what they want. Karita Razzell Everybody deserves a good death, everybody deserves to be treated […]

How gardening helps recovery

How gardening helps recovery from homelessness How gardening helps recovery Clients spend two years in the Putting Down Roots program, tending the garden a few days a week – and the results are astonishing, says Gardener Trainer Rubyjo Narbey. I feel I’ve got the best job at St Mungo’s. I’ve been a Gardener Trainer for […]

Laser’s story

Laser’s story Laser’s story Laser* had to leave her family home after suffering honour-based violence. Like the majority of homeless women in Britain, she avoided rough sleeping at all costs, and resorted to sofa-surfing before she was referred to St Mungo’s. I suffered honour-based violence, and left because I couldn’t deal with it. I don’t […]