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  • Frank's Story

    Frank's Story

    Frank first got involved with us in 2019, and since he has been on a journey to more independent living...watch his video to find out more! Read more

  • Kelly's Story

    Kelly's Story

    "The staff and volunteers just made me feel so welcome" Read more

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    Andrew's Story

    Hear about how Andrew got involved with Street Connect and where he is today Read more

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Testimonies

Welcome to our Testimonies page. These are stories directly from the people we help and show the impact of our work in their lives.

Stephen's Story

Stephen's Story

How important is finding direction in someone's journey of recovery? Read more

Published: 25th February, 2021

Updated: 2nd March, 2021

Author: Kathryn Thomson

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Frank's Story

Frank's Story

Frank first got involved with us in 2019, and since he has been on a journey to more independent living...watch his video to find out more! Read more

Published: 10th December, 2020

Updated: 2nd March, 2021

Author: Kathryn Thomson

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Kelly's Story

Kelly's Story

"The staff and volunteers just made me feel so welcome" Read more

Published: 26th November, 2020

Updated: 25th February, 2021

Author: Kathryn Thomson

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Jim's Story

Jim's Story

Read about how coming along to our Recovery Groups enabled Jim to build community and find support. Read more

Published: 29th September, 2020

Updated: 1st October, 2020

Author: Kathryn Thomson

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Sean's Story

Sean's Story

Watch Sean's story below to hear about his journey with Street Connect so far! Read more

Published: 7th July, 2020

Updated: 27th October, 2020

Author: Kathryn Thomson

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Andrew's Story

Andrew's Story

Hear about how Andrew got involved with Street Connect and where he is today Read more

Published: 25th June, 2020

Updated: 2nd November, 2020

Author: Kathryn Thomson

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Deborah's Story

Deborah's Story

How Deborah went from a life of addiction, to being part of the Street Connect family Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2020

Author: Kathryn Thomson

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Connecting with my confidence

Connecting with my confidence

Read Geff's story about how he has growing his confidence has helped his recovery journey Read more

Published: 11th March, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2020

Author: Kathryn Thomson

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A vision for a future

A vision for a future

Read Stephen's story on his hopes for the future and his experience of recovery Read more

Published: 11th March, 2020

Updated: 14th January, 2021

Author: Kathryn Thomson

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Colin's Story - Building Freedom

Colin's Story - Building Freedom

Hear about Colin's recovery journey from rehab to aftercare... Read more

Published: 22nd October, 2019

Updated: 30th October, 2019

Author: Kathryn Thomson

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I'd Lost Hope . . . Before Street Connect in Deal

I'd Lost Hope . . . Before Street Connect in Deal

Paul tells the story of MJ, whom he has been supporting in our project in Deal. Read more

Published: 21st March, 2019

Author: Iain Duncan

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Move-On Flat is a Crucial Environment for my Personal Growth

Move-On Flat is a Crucial Environment for my Personal Growth

Adam's story of how living in a Street Connect Move-On Flat has helped him settle back into a "normal" life in the community. Read more

Published: 6th March, 2019

Updated: 2nd June, 2020

Author: Iain Duncan

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Good News – Moving On!

Good News – Moving On!

Read Jamie's amazing story of finding God in the chaos. Read more

Published: 29th January, 2019

Updated: 22nd February, 2019

Author: Kathryn Thomson

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From Drink and Depression to Hope for the Future

From Drink and Depression to Hope for the Future

Robert tells his story of how a street encounter with a Street Connect worker has given him hope of a brighter future free of addiction. Read more

Published: 25th January, 2019

Author: Iain Duncan

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Recovery from a 30-year Drug Addiction

Recovery from a 30-year Drug Addiction

This is Charlie's story of the impact the work of Street Connect has had in his recovery journey. Read more

Published: 11th January, 2019

Updated: 10th February, 2021

Author: Iain Duncan

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From Madness to Married Life

From Madness to Married Life

This is the story of Mark, a former resident of one of our Move-On Flats. Read more

Published: 11th January, 2019

Updated: 29th January, 2019

Author: Iain Duncan

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A Life Transformed

A Life Transformed

The impact of our outreach and rehab referral work, from one of our Service Users. Read more

Published: 11th January, 2019

Updated: 24th January, 2019

Author: Iain Duncan

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I Was Lost & Low...now Life Abundant

I Was Lost & Low...now Life Abundant

The experience of our drop-in in Possilpark, Glasgow from one of our Service Users. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2018

Updated: 1st February, 2019

Author: Iain Duncan

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Street Connect's Support Helps in My Battle with Alcohol Addiction

Street Connect's Support Helps in My Battle with Alcohol Addiction

James' journey of recovery through attending our Community Recovery Group. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2018

Updated: 1st February, 2019

Author: Iain Duncan

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    Stephen's Story

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    Working with Homeworking

    How we at Street Connect have been working with homeworking behind the scenes.

  • The Virtual Kiltwalk 2021

    The Virtual Kiltwalk 2021

    Are you looking for something special to do next month? The Virtual Kiltwalk is on the weekend of 11-13 September 2020. Come and join Street Connect and you will be sure to have a memorable time!

  • Love – The Language of God

    Love – The Language of God

    It’s 2021, and here we are in the midst of another lockdown, unsure exactly how long this one will last. Could it stretch right into the spring? We do not quite know. We may have been hoping to say goodbye to...

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  • Deborah's Story

    Deborah's Story

    How Deborah went from a life of addiction, to being part of the Street Connect family

  • Street Connect goes to Greenock

    Street Connect goes to Greenock

    Read about our latest project to date - partnering with Prospecthill Christian Fellowship

  • PRAYING OUT LOUD

    PRAYING OUT LOUD

    What my first two weeks at Street Connect have taught me

  • Gift Cards and Christmas cards 2018

    Gift Cards and Christmas cards 2018

    Street Connects very own Christmas cards and gift cards are here!

  • Christmas Opening Times 2019

    Christmas Opening Times 2019

    An update on the changes to our services over the 2019-20 festive period

  • A Journey with Street Connect

    A Journey with Street Connect

    When I saw this role at Street Connect advertised in February, I was struggling with grief after the sudden loss of my mum who I sadly lost to alcoholism...

  • A Kwik Tyre Fix

    A Kwik Tyre Fix

    A story about how Kwik Fit saved the day for us during lockdown

  • Finalists in Cinnamon Project Lab!

    Finalists in Cinnamon Project Lab!

    Have you heard that we made it to the final of a great funding and development opportunity with the Cinnamon Network?!

  • Street Connect, Connecting online...

    Street Connect, Connecting online...

  • Become a Freedom Builder with Street Connect

    Become a Freedom Builder with Street Connect

    Street Connect has a vision to see individuals who have been marginalised through life-controlling issues fulfilling their potential as valuable members of society. Help us achieve our vision now. The need is here right now. We can only do this with your help. Any financial support you are able to offer would help us to continue to build freedom in people's lives today.

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