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Stories for Change

We have been lucky enough to secure funding from the Lloyds Foundation to develop 2 short films about our work across Northern Devon and how we are transforming people’s lives from rough sleeping to having their own front door.

Stories for Change

Sean's Story

Sean’s Story

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Emily’s Story

Emily is a lone parent with mental health issues, she was referred by the Early Help team who were assisting her with parenting issues around the eldest child who also has mental health issues.

Tony’s Story

Tony was 17 years of age and attended college full time when we first met him. Tony has Special Educational Needs and receives high level Personal Independence Payments (PIP).

Michael’s Story

Michael is 54 years old and had been rough sleeping for over 15 years, he is an alcoholic with very poor health and visual impairment

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