If it weren't for the Brothers I would have been on the streets. I have friends and football in my life now and on Tuesday we are celebrating my three years of not drinking.
Amo - Good Shepherd Service UserSteve’s Story: This Is Where I Am Meant To Be
Steve woke from his drug-induced stupor in a hospital in Liverpool. Repeated and prolonged drug use had led to the veins in his arms and legs...
Read morePhil’s Story: Home Comforts
“That’s what they say isn’t it? You need to hit absolute rock bottom before you want help…” And that, hitting rock bottom, is exactly what happened...
Read morePauline’s Story: Five Decades Of Support
It was back in 1972 that the Little Brothers of the Good Shepherd first launched their mission to help the homeless and vulnerable of Wolverhampton. Pauline...
Read moreChris’s Story: A Big Part Of My Life
To see Chris tirelessly working away behind the scenes at the Good Shepherd, you would be forgiven for thinking he had been working there forever. One...
Read moreMarek’s Story: Given The Tools To Succeed
“There was a time when I was thinking – maybe tomorrow I die. It’s not life.” The words of Marek, who spent a considerable time as a rough sleeper...
Read moreLeanne’s Story: From Homelessness to University
Just over three years ago, Leanne Hayes was homeless. On a downward spiral following personal issues including the death of loved ones which had led to...
Read moreJR
JR, a former chef, arrived at the Good Shepherd homeless and was alternating between sleeping rough and sofa surfing. With a history of substance misuse,
Read moreDJ
A short story about DJ... DJ approached Good Shepherd as a rough sleeper. After having his fair share of hard luck, DJ had regrettably turned to...
Read moreMG
We want to tell you the story of MG… A Polish national, who after going through some tough times, approached Good Shepherd as a rough...
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