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Inspiring Stories from Simon Community Scotland.
On December the 4th we held our very first Simon Community Scotland Rucksack and Handbag Appeal
Trusty Paws is a clinic for dogs owned by people who are homeless. It runs monthly at our Hub on London Road.
Researchers Ashley Young and Glenda Meechan release the report on their pilot looking into Self Directed Support in Homelessness
From student placement at Govenhill to working alongside the men living at our Castlemilk Service. Hear about Melissa’s journey with the Simon Community, Student placement and then a job!
This year we have been honoured and delighted to have received input from Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon. In January she visited our Maxwell Drive service and then delivered the keynote ad…
Everyone has their own story to tell. This digital story – with recordings and pictures – was created by four people who use our services. They tell us a bit about their journey and the challenges the…
Growing up was difficult and quite chaotic at times. I remember feeling really ashamed and didn't like myself. I saw the world as a hostile place. I quickly learned if I shouted louder and fought bett…
I was working on my recovery when I came across the Simon Community. They were doing interviews for a training programme for volunteers. I was unsure whether or not I was ready to try this because I h…
I came to Glasgow 12 years ago from Manchester for a two-week holiday. I never went back because I met my future wife and step children. We had a good a life together and a solid relationship for 10 y…