When Gavin first arrived at Alabaré, he was on heavy methadone, now he has set a goal to be free from it by the end of the year. Gavin attributes Boots on the Ground activities for helping him get this far.
When Bryn first came to Alabaré, he was at his lowest point. A veteran who had served in the RAF Regiment for 14 years, Bryn found himself homeless after a breakdown in his relationship and sleeping rough.
Following a traumatic marriage breakdown and a suicide attempt, Roger is rebuilding his confidence culminating in a transformative experience by joining the team on the Veterans’ Self-Build Scheme.
When Kiah arrived at Alabaré just after her 18th birthday, she had already endured years of housing instability and emotional trauma.
Jack, a young man with learning disabilities, moved into Alabaré’s supported accommodation just over four years ago. Since then, he has built a strong house community and a life filled with both independence and joy.
Eli who is part of our veterans’ self-build came over to the UK in his early twenties as a recruit from St Lucia to join the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers (REME), fulfilling a lifelong dream of joining the British Army.
At the age of 16, Dan enlisted in the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. However, his military career came to an abrupt end four years later when he was discharged due to a serious mistake. Influenced by a friend, he agreed to carry drugs in exchange for the promise of a free holiday and his life took a downward spiral from there.
When 19-year-old Josie first arrived at Alabaré parent and baby supported accommodation she was several months pregnant, feeling lost, suffering with social anxiety, and facing an uncertain future.
We are proud to reflect on the incredible strides we’ve made in supporting veterans over the past year through Op FORTITUDE, helping veterans to rebuild their lives.
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