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Emmaus Glasgow is a self-help and self-supporting enterprise which offers unemployed and homeless people community, work, companionship and the chance to regain self-respect through their own efforts.
the emmaus model
Social exclusion is often a long, complex process involving a number of factors, such as relationship breakdown, poverty, addictions, unemployment and homelessness. What makes Emmaus Communities unique is that each Community offers a combination of the things that socially excluded people most need.
- For isolation Emmaus offers a community providing: warmth, friendship and support.
- For fear Emmaus offers safety and security
- For poverty Emmaus offers a home, food, clothing and weekly spending money.
- For boredom Emmaus offers work for all abilities and interests.
- For despair Emmaus offers hope through self development and community support.
- For helplessness Emmaus offers to regain confidence through self esteem.For entrapment Emmaus offers a way back into society with a vote and a voice.
Those who live in an Emmaus community are known as Companions, which is derived from the Latin word meaning to 'share bread together'.
our aim
Emmaus Glasgow finished the new build and renovation work in December 2005 and the community opened in January 2006 with our first 2 companions and it is due to reach its capacity of 24 in 2007. In accord with Emmaus principles it is planned in 4 - 5 years for the community to eventually be self sufficient, self financing and able to assist others in the local community and further afield.' There are two residential flats for staff.
The facility is open to the public and the retail area is stocked with second hand and refurbished goods. If you wish to donate furniture or bric - a-brac contact the community leader, Patrick Sievwright. See the emmaus shop tab left for more details.
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emmaus Glasgow
Emmaus Glasgow was initiated in 1997 and established as a Scottish registered charity and company limited by guarantee in 1999. We have an office, a full time General Manager and a part-time administrator as well as engage a part-time fund- raiser. There are also a number of volunteers working on different task groups. We are part of a network of Emmaus organisations in the UK and worldwide and will be the first site located in Scotland.
To view the EMMAUS GLASGOW Directors' Report and Annual Accounts for the year ended 30th June 2007 click here ...
management
Emmaus Glasgow is managed by a Board of Directors providing various areas of expertise and includes local community representatives and the local councillor. Serving this Board are task groups with responsibilities in finance, fund-raising, property, human resources and Companions. A management group responsible for the overall operation of the community and business has also been set up.
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