
Meet Claire
Claire became homeless during the pandemic, having spiralled into class A drug addiction. She lived in the woods before Launchpad helped her rebuild her life.

Meet Stephen
Stephen has lived in Reading his whole life and has strong family connections across the town. Stephen started working as soon as he left school

Meet Frank
After confusion and lack of support with his benefits, Frank became street homeless when he was in his 60s. Within 24 hours, Launchpad housed him.

Meet Brian
Brian is 65 and has been a Reading resident for 35 years. He has been homeless many times over many years.

Meet Hayley
After going through the emotional trauma of losing the right to care for her children, 33-year old mum of four Hayley became homeless.
* To help protect the privacy of those we help names have been changed