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Stories
At HARP, we believe that with the right combination of shelter, support and educational, confidence boosting activities everyone has a good chance of overcoming homelessness. We help everyone who walks through our doors to address any issues that might surround their homelessness and help them get back on their feet again. Here are just a few stories from some of the people we have helped...


“Stay positive, and things will get better.” - Christine's Story

“If I hadn't come to HARP I would be dead.” - Andrew's Story

"Now I realise what happiness is." - Mark's Story

"I can finally move on with my life" - Neil's Story

"I know with the support of HARP I will be fine" - Clive's story

“Without HARP, I’d still be on the streets!”- Jess's Story

“I didn’t believe that I had a warm home for the first time in so long” - Joinah's story

“It feels like I’ve been given a ticket to my own life” - Ray's Story

"I was terrified!" - Jack's story

"HARP saved me" - Mark's Story

"Volunteering is good for me" says Simon

"Don't Give Up!" Says Former HARP Resident On World Homeless Day

"HARP grounded me so I could find my footing again"

"Coming to HARP is the best thing I ever did"

Darren's Story

Lucy's Story

Paul's story

“If I didn’t come to HARP, I’d probably be dead now. If I had been on the streets long term, I would

“I was so negative about Christmas. But, thanks to HARP, I got a nice bed and a lovely meal.”

“The staff at HARP make you feel like you’re part of society again."

VIDEO: Matthew's Story

“I got lucky, they sent me to HARP”

‘I wouldn’t be where I am now if it wasn’t for HARP’

Julie's story

Ron's Story

Robert's Story