Category Archives: News

Quintin’s Story

Posted on April 24, 2018 by

Journey into the Unknown After half a century of hard work and failed relationships, life was to come crashing down around me. Unforeseen circumstances and dubious decisions, on my part, led to my complete mental breakdown and suicide attempt some … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Profile – Alice

Posted on February 13, 2018 by

My name is Alice and I have been volunteering for Doorway for just over one year now. It’s been an absolute privilege to be involved – this piece explains a little bit about me and my motivations for wanting to … Continue reading →

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The Diary of John Bloggs – Chapter Three

Posted on December 21, 2017 by

Chapter Three Left St Marys Paddington. What next? Find work? Find somewhere to live? But it dawned on me I don’t know London it’s so Big. Only worked in London… lived in B/bs did nightlife. It’s not the same as … Continue reading →

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The Diary of John Bloggs – Chapter Two

Posted on July 25, 2017 by

Chapter Two I’m skipping a few years… but let’s just say working. Never been afraid to work. Have a strong work ethic. Left home as such. Got my place, a one bed flat. Housing association. Can’t believe I was paying … Continue reading →

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The Diary of John Bloggs

Posted on July 19, 2017 by

Being homeless is not an identity Continue reading →

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Volunteer Profile – Mark

Posted on March 22, 2017 by

After working my way up the career ladder I was extremely fortunate in 2014 to be able to stop working and embark upon the next stage in my life. After training for and finishing a Lands End to John O’ … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Profile – Scott

Posted on March 22, 2017 by

Can too many cooks spoil the broth? And why jumping out of the frying pan into the fire, really can be good for you! Can there ever be too many cooks? I don’t think so and it’s not an industry … Continue reading →

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