Their stories

Behind every door

A man in a black t-shirt speaking to a woman with curly hair wearing a black strapless dress outside a brick building entrance.

is a story

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.

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Jill's story

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

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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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Sam's story

When Sam lost his home a few years ago, things were tough. But when he moved into Cambridge Cyrenians' supported accommodation, he finally found the stability he needed.

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