Stories from the streets
Our service users are a determined bunch of people facing challenging times.
Read about their stories and see how, even in the most difficult of circumstances, they are striving to improve their situation.
Charlie’s Story: From the Streets to Stability
Once a permanent fixture at Deptford's Giffin Square, Charlie's life was a continual battle against homelessness and mental health disorders. Misunderstood, evicted, and unsupported, he existed...
In their words… Jim
Jim was rough sleeping for 2 ½ years before he came to the 999 Club. He was a victim of escalating domestic violence. His whole world fell apart in a single night when he became homeless and suffe...
Sarah’s Story
Sarah has been a victim of domestic violence and sexual assault, leading to her becoming on the streets of London. Here, she found that life was even harder and at one stage, she was gang raped, an...
Nathan’s Story
“The 999 Club made me feel like I was worth something. I was in a bad place last year. I lost my job, I lost everything.” DONATE NOW...
Bruno: “If I hadn’t come to the 999 Club, I would be in the same situation – homeless”
Former waiter Bruno, 41, became homeless and was sleeping in a park after he ran out of money... I had two rough nights sleeping in a park......