Cambridge Cyrenians Blog | PEM's laptop donation is helping our residents to stay connected

PEM's laptop donation is helping our residents to stay connected

Thank you to our friends at PEM for generously donating some laptops for our residents!

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These devices help our residents to stay connected, access funding and support, take part in training, apply for jobs, and keep in touch with family and friends. It really does make a huge difference, so thank you for thinking of us!

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Our partners help to make a huge difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness. Interested in finding out more? Please get in touch with us!

Grace's story

When Grace* lost her home, she didn't know where to turn. After a period in a Refuge Hostel Arrangement, the council referred her to Cambridge Cyrenians, and since July 2025, she has been settled in our supported accommodation, beginning what has become a journey back to herself.

Jill's story

When Jill* lost both her parents within just two and a half years, everything changed.

Helen's story

Cambridge Cyrenians' Older Homeless Service (OHS) first supported Helen* in early 2020, when she needed help opening her post due to her poor eyesight.

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