Reach Haverhill : Life Stories

Life Stories

These are just a few of many of our clients life stories - they share the struggles that the client have had to face and how the people and services offered at Reach have helped them through their difficult situations.

Please have a read.

Becky's Story

"Without Jo, I would still be in debt and still in a bad place. I still suffer a bit with anxiety but I feel a whole lot better."

Kirsty's Story

"You have been a godsend! I can’t explain the relief it has given me to know I can get myself straight again and be able to give my daughter all she needs. Thank you for your support."

Helen's Story

"REACH has given me some hope for the future. It got to the point where I just wouldn’t leave the house, I didn’t want to see or talk to anybody but after a long time I am starting to feel like myself again"

The Brothers Story

"REACH just couldn’t do enough for us and we really don’t know what we would have done without their support. Ann and Mark did a lot, it was a great service."

Alex's Story

"If it wasn't for REACH and the food bank I don't know what I would have done as I couldn't afford to get any food. Ann has helped me so much and I am very thankful for all her help in getting me my new flat"

Mark & Liz's Story

"...they just melted with tears streaming down their faces, the relief was palpable!"

Janet's Story

"I recently turned 75 and a few years ago I got myself into a situation of hardly having any money or food because I had got into debt with loans and credit cards.

Jacinto's Story

"When I went to get help from REACH, I was not in a place where I could open up ...... coming to REACH has made a big difference; no one has helped us like you have.

Ray's Story

"...things have changed I now feel like a father, my head is not in ground, I can see the beauty around me now and home life is also better. I can say that it will continue to improve."

Marjorie's Story

"I am 66 and I never thought I would be in a situation like this. I was living a comfortable life for the last 16 years and my companion and my best friend suddenly died!"