140 Voices was updated daily by clients and residents of homeless charity, The Wallich, from 1st July 2011, and 'locked' to become our charity's Annual Review on the 31st August 2011. 100's of entries were narrowed down to 140 by a panel of staff and clients.
What you see here, now, is the result – 140 entries, 140 voices, 140 real life opinions about homelessness, by people who have actually experienced homelessness.
Sarah Solomon from Llanelli, 31 August 2011 at 14:08
My life has changed productively and positively through the wallich support. I am looking towards the future with happiness.
Lee from Newtown, 31 August 2011 at 13:49
I have changed and am more aware of what I am doing, I stop and think before I act now.
Hannah Oliver from Llanelli, 31 August 2011 at 10:39
Single Parent Of 4 Children No Education Housebound, Deppression.Now Engaged, Mother Of 5.High Qualifications, Confident, Happy Better Life
John Jones from Ninian Park Road, 30 August 2011 at 16:35
There are things that I want to change. I dont do drugs but I do have alcohol issues.
Mark Hewings from Ninian Park Road, 30 August 2011 at 15:59
Living at the Wallich has been a big change. I gave up hope but they encouraged me. I am grateful to have a roof over my head.
Rachel from CBWP, 26 August 2011 at 15:27
I used to sofa surf at friends houses and spend my time getting drunk. Now I am looking forward to moving into my own flat
Lee Philips from Gorwelion, 25 August 2011 at 15:27
I used to think i had all the answers now im starting to engage and accept help because i didnt and havent got all the answers
Marie-Anne from Tawelan, 07 August 2011 at 16:30
I have got a flat of my own. This is difficult, but I am trying to make it work. Still waiting for grants to get what I need.
tracey storer from Sir Julian Hodge, 01 August 2011 at 16:21
When I first came to the sir julian hodge centre I was a severe alcoholic.The staff supported me through and after detox.Now I dont drink.!
Keith from St Johns, Wrexham, 22 July 2011 at 11:40
The Wallich is helping me to change my life through the help it is giving me; its support staff help me with any difficulties I face.
Keith from St Johns, Wrexham, 22 July 2011 at 11:35
To eradicate homelessness the government has to change its ideas, until it does homelessness is here to stay.
gary from llanelli, 21 July 2011 at 14:50
change for me is when you leave the past behind and look to the future
Hayley&Wayne from Borth, 09 July 2011 at 10:29
The council should listen to us and take our opinion into consideration as we are the ones in this situation.
Keith from Wrexham, 01 July 2011 at 14:09
The Wallich is helping me to get my life back together, without it I would be on the streets living from hand to mouth. Its changed my life
Chief Executive's Statement
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"The Wallich has this year embraced the concept of involving our service users fully in the governance and structure of our organisation."
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