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

Sharing a resident’s poem

For the past 30 years, Geoff has found support through Cambridge Cyrenians’ accommodation and mental health services – something he states has truly changed his life. Grateful for the help he’s…

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Blisse’s Story

Blisse* is a resident in one of our Move-On houses. This year, supported by our Meaningful Activities Manager, Shanice, he has been exploring new interests. Blisse’s introduction to gardening was…

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Kayleigh’s story

Kayleigh lived with Cambridge Cyrenians twice. The first time she abandoned her accommodation. The second time she flourished, finding work and successfully applying to the City Council’s Rough…

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Nadia's Story

Nadia* moved to Cambridge in 2016 but struggled to keep up with work when her health declined. “I was doing live-in care work. And I kept having lots of time off from my job. Because I was getting so…

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