“Without HARP, I would still be on the streets!”- Jess's Story
Jess* had a traumatic childhood. At just 11 years old, she slept rough for the first time. Even at such a young age, it felt safer...
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To celebrate the joint 20th Anniversaries of HARP and CHESS Homeless, we are publishing a combined twenty stories, celebrating the successes of our clients, the dedication of our staff and volunteer teams, and the amazing support the charities have received from the Essex community.
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported our work over the years, you have helped make it possible for HARP to help an estimated 14,000 people over the years!
This collection also shines a light on the storied histories of the two charities, from their formative early years to the fully-formed, established homelessness charities they have become.
Check out HARP's stories below, and to read CHESS Homeless' stories, head here.
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