Testimonials

Michael's Story

When I walked in to Michael House about a month ago I was literally wearing the clothes on my back. That was what was left of the mistakes I had made in life. Thanks to the kindness and of Jim White and his staff my life is now full of opportunities. With Michaels House support I am back on my feet in a short space of time and feel a contentedness I have not felt for a long while. I am being sincere when I say thanks to Michael House my life has really changed for the better.

Mark's Story

I was released from prison to Michael house in December and I would just like to thank Michael house for all the support they gave me whilst I was a resident, I was made to feel at home and was supported in my adjustment back into society I have now move on and I have a job and a place to live. A big thank you to Jim and all the staff

Norman's Story

I recently was accepted as a resident at Michael House. On the afternoon of my acceptance there I was facing homelessness as I had to move many miles from home due to domestic circumstances. On arriving at Michael House I was treated with respect and warmth
I am truly grateful for being able to live there, and enjoy thoroughly living there.

Dennis's story

Having been homeless for four months in desperation, I turned to Michael House for help.
Having been interviewed by Jim White (manager of the house) I was accepted as a Tenant, since being here I have had a lot of support from both staff and other residents.
I am a trained chef and will be helping out in the kitchen from time to time.
Hopefully this will be a stepping stone for better things to come.
I am really grateful to the staff at Michael House for the help and support and will help in any way I can.

Alan's story

My name is Alan, I'm 38 years old.

I've been involved in drugs most of my life and if I had stayed on that, path I would surely have died.

I really have wasted most of my life, to date there's only two things that have made a difference, my daughter and moving into Michael House.

I've been clean from drugs now for 5-6 months, I know it is not long but to me it's a very big step.

Moving into Michael House has really been the break I needed, one thing I wasn't used to, was people being kind and helpful, which the staff really have been. Even the residents are great.

I don't know what will happen to this letter, from the bottom of my heart I really have to say a really BIG THANK YOU!!! .To you all.

John

My Name is John, I am 50 something and one of those displaced people, who like many before him, is grateful for the support of Michael House for getting me to a level that hopefully society will once again accept .

Anon

I was homeless after coming to Bournemouth , trying to be near my family. Not only have I achieved this but I have found another family at Michael House, who like myself, have had their own personal problems.

I now work as a volunteer, cooking the evening meals at the house which I enjoy immensely. I enjoy the camaraderie with the fellow staff and colleagues.

Who knows what lies in the future for me, but I'm sure it will be for the better for me and also for others who have found a valid reason to go forwards for their own future.

A big thank you, to Jim and his staff for making it worthwhile. T.M 2005

Anon

I want to say thanks to Michael House, I managed to move somewhere I think I can now put down roots and I'm back by the sea. The time I spent as a Resident in Michael House is another reason why I'm still sober. I arrived in Boscombe knowing no one. But on day one in Michael's I was made to feel welcome by the staff and other Residents.

Michael House and the dedicated Staff that run the house for people like me that need help to get themselves back on track, is a very important place and long may it run. I'm still sober today because of the help I was given by good people I've had the good fortune to meet since I stopped drinking. Thank you all. N.M 2005 (Previous Resident)

Abbas

My name is Abbas, and I live in Michael House. I'm so happy, the staff and residents have been very good to me. They have been very helpful and shown me great kindness. I would like to thank everyone at Michael House So much for their help. A.M.N 2005

Dean

My name is Dean, I am 18 years old. I am one of the youngest in the house. It was only 2 months ago that I was Homeless sleeping in a back of a car, then a tent.

It wasn't until I phoned Michael House that things started to pick up they took me in a couple of days after an interview , the staff are really helpful and friendly. I now have a job and things are running smoothly so far.

So thank you to all the Staff and Residents who have been supportive to me . Dean 2005