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Thanks to the kind donations of wonderful people like you, Sam was able to turn to Emma Cox from our Youth Homelessness Support Program for help when she needed it most. Emma drove Sam to meetings, organised appointments and helped her navigate the complicated process of applying for community housing. She also provided Sam with the emotional support she needed to overcome the challenges she faced.
Sam's Story
With no money and little family support, Emma and her girls found themselves bouncing from refuges and cheap motels to the backseats of cars. They even found themselves homeless for a while. With nowhere else to turn, Emma’s GP put her in contact with our two kind-hearted volunteer members named Tracy and Helen. It marked a turning point in Emma’s long and difficult journey towards independence.
Emma's Story
“I had lost everything, how could I ever start fresh without a place to live? How could I hold a job? How would I ever start again?” he recalled.A desperate call to one of Jarrod’s mentors and old friends became his first step in the escape he never thought possible.Matt, who had his own inspiring experience overcoming addiction and homelessness, connected Jarrod to the St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland.With a renewed sense of determination, arriving in Queensland Jarrod was offered a place in residential recovery-based program, Gillies House.