Cyrenians
Room to Heal - Cyrenians Winter Appeal 2023
A room for the night is just the start. Help create the Room to Heal.
Story
Homelessness is closer to home than you might think. Almost 1 in every 100 people in Scotland have faced homelessness in the last year alone.
Whether it’s poverty, trauma, mental health, or trouble at home, homelessness doesn’t come from nowhere. It’s a symptom of years of being hurt and let down. Without the space, time and safety to address these issues, 1 in 8 people will end up back in homelessness within 5 years.
“You can get people off the street, but it’s a plaster on an open wound unless we can change the things that put them there to start with.” - Mark Diver, Cyrenians outreach worker
It takes time and trust to make lasting change. At Cyrenians, we take that time, and we build that trust, working with people on their own terms to help them break out of homelessness for good.
A room for the night is just the start. This Christmas, your gift can create the room to heal.
“Cyrenians gave us a safe place to land. With their support, I’m starting to feel like I can open up again. I don’t just have somewhere to stay – I have room to heal.” - Nikki, Cyrenians service user
Your donation could provide someone with ...
• Trust and support – we offer ongoing support without deadlines or condition
• A safe place to stay – no curfews, no shared dorms, and no getting locked in or out at night
• Confidence and independence – someone who may never have been taught the basics can build the skills and confidence to care for themselves and keep a home long-term
• A positive future – trust, care and community to people who’ve been struggling alone for too long
