Emmaus Communities provide accommodation and work for formerly homeless people whom we call Companions. Companions come off benefits and volunteer to do up to 35 hours work a week at our Emmaus Oxford Secondhand Superstore and Shop at Temple Cowley which recycles furniture and other household goods. As well as accommodation Companions receive a small allowance and essential bills are paid for them. They live in community and are fully involved in the running of this and do all their own cooking and cleaning as well as helping to run the Emmaus Oxford Secondhand Superstore and Shop at Temple Cowley. This model provides a structure in which formerly homeless people can start to contribute to society thereby regaining self esteem, learning new skills and getting into a rhythm of working.
Posted on: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 19:04:48 +0000
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