A courageous decision Yvette* is 19 years old. She was living with her family until it wasn’t suitable for her and her child anymore. Making the decision to leave her family home was just the start of her journey with her child. Following her acceptance into the Life House, Yvette was faced with a mixture… Read more »

Poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou said, “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” In our Life Houses, women transform and change their lives. Mia* was 19 years old when she moved into a Life House. She had a one-year-old… Read more »

One of Life’s clients gave birth three months early at our House. The baby weighed 1k – the same as a bag of sugar! The Life Support Worker was there and did an amazing job supporting the client through a very traumatic time. We’re pleased to say both mum and baby are doing well!

Imagine being homeless and pregnant, or homeless with a new-born baby. You’re unsupported. You’re alone. You’re not safe. You don’t know where to go, or what to do. That’s where Life’s Houses come in. Our network of supported accommodation across the country gives them a roof over their heads. Our Life Skills programme also ensures… Read more »

“A challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we’re all responsible for our own thoughts and actions – all day, every day …” Today is International Women’s Day. So much has changed in the world since this time last year. Apart from the obvious challenges that have resulted from COVID-19, we’ve also seen increased challenges… Read more »