“I didn’t realise there were organisations that really support people like this.”
Oliver was asked to leave the family home by his father and found himself sleeping rough before moving into a foyer scheme.
His benefits were on hold, and he urgently needed trainers and clothing. He also spoke about how relying on a basic bag of donations from the foodbank affected his mental health.
A grant from CHC gave Oliver the freedom to choose his own food and clothes. His support worker shared that it was the first time they had seen him smile since arriving.