Covid restrictions and Outreach support
If you have concerns about a rough sleeper then please call 0800 066 2169 to speak to the team. if it is outside of the working hours please leave a message and the team will get back to you. Or you can always use the Emmaus app for the team to pick up. If you have a medical concern and feel they need immediate attention the please call 999 or 111.
Our Logistics desk is open.
If you would like to drop off any Donations please do this only when making your essential journeys.
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Donate goods to Emmaus House and Commercial Clearance
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Latest News

Chair Chris O’Donnell; Reflecting on 12 Years and Recruiting for a New Chair
I’ve been a trustee of Emmaus Hull & East Riding for twelve years now, and Chair for two years. We’ve gone from a small group of enthusiasts meeting in borrowed premises to a flourishing and innovative community of almost thirty formerly homeless people (our companions) in a purpose-built residence and commercial centre. It’s been quite a journey, but hard work ...
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Voluntary Vacancy for Chair of Trustees
Emmaus Hull and East Riding are recruiting for their new Chair of Trustees to lead the Board of Trustees and help them to meet their strategic goals for 2021 and beyond. This is a voluntary, non-remunerated post requiring a time commitment of around two days per month to perform effectively. Overall the role encompasses: Leading the Board and the organisation ...
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Companion vision boards: 2020 and the future
Emmaus Hull & East Riding Companions have been saying goodbye to the year through an art project that encourages them to look forward to a brighter 2021. Using craft supplies and magazine cuttings, 10 individuals have taken part in a new vision board project that focuses on their future goals and promotes positive thinking during the pandemic. The project has ...
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Volunteer profile – Christine
Hi, my name is Christine and I am a volunteer with the Emmaus Hull Rough Sleeper Outreach Team. When my position as Local Community Partner with global graphics and pre-media company, Trident, was furloughed I soon realised that I needed to do something constructive with my time. Due to the nature of my job I knew it would involve volunteering ...
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Paul’s story
In 2005 I Became homeless for the first time. When you are homeless, you never really close your eyes. I avoided the towns and tried to keep a low profile. If you had anything of value, you would get jumped. Sometimes you would get jumped just because someone felt like it – they didn’t need a reason. There were times ...
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Rough Sleeper Support
Please be careful about approaching people you don’t know. If you feel compelled to help, you can do this via agencies that are trained to deal with the complexities sometimes associated with rough sleeping. We do not advocate giving money.
A rough sleeper recently said to us:
I don’t want coins, I want change.”
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I don’t want coins, I want change.”