Salma’s story
One Roof Leicester support people like Summaya and Fareed. Summaya's (58) story -
'When my husband passed away I lost everything because of my immigration status. For a while a local Mosque helped me with accommodation but when they could no longer support me I was scared I would end up on the streets. The Imam contacted One Roof Leicester and Alhamdullilah they offered me a room in a shared house even though I had no money and I was not on benefits. Since I have been here, Farhana, my support worker has been helping me to get my residency status, and then get benefits. She has helped me to get help for health and mental health issues. I enjoy gardening and use my time to plant vegetables and herbs in the garden which I use for cooking. I am praying that soon I will have my own home. I am safe now but I worry what would have happened to me if One Roof had not helped me.'
Fareed's (66) story - 'My marriage broke down and my wife and children got the house and all our belongings. Whilst I have been in the UK for a long time I never became a British Citizen. So when I lost my family I lost everything. I was sleeping on the streets and I was found by the Outreach Team. They referred me to One Roof who gave me a room. Betty, my support worker helped me to get my status and benefits. She then helped me to apply for flats and I was offered a one bed flat with a Housing Association. When I got the flat it was empty and I was worried about how I was going to get everything I needed. Betty told me not to worry, and that they would sort it all out. A week later Betty called me and told me to go to the flat, when I got there, Betty, Musa and Steve were there moving furniture in and I was shocked that they had everything I needed, even pots for cooking (which I like doing a lot). I'm now settled in my new home and Betty stays in touch so if I need anything she still helps me.'
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