Frank’s story
This is Frank’s story After confusion and lack of support with his benefits, Frank became street homeless when he was in his 60s. Within 24
Dave’s story
This is Dave’s story Dave was at rock bottom when he came to our drop-in service. He’d suffered a nervous breakdown and left his job,
Dean’s story
This is Dean’s story After holding down three jobs, struggling with his mental health and caring for a close friend withdrawing from a drug addiction,
Stephen’s Story
This is Stephen’s Story Stephen has lived in Reading his whole life and has strong family connections across the town. Stephen started working as soon
Bob’s story
This is Bob’s story When 57-year-old Bob’s marriage broke down and he lost his business – he turned to drink to numb the pain and
Hayley’s story
This is Hayley’s story After going through the emotional trauma of losing the right to care for her children, 33-year old mum of four Hayley
Claire’s story
This is Claire’s story Claire became homeless during the pandemic, having spiralled into class A drug addiction. She lived in the woods before Launchpad helped
Brian’s story
This is Brian’s story Brian is 65 and has been a Reading resident for 35 years. He has been homeless many times over many years.
* To help protect the privacy of those we help names have been changed