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Meet the Artists of Art is Freedom 2024

Meet the Artists of Art is Freedom 2024

Meet the artists who have been supported by Hestia's modern slavery response team and has been part of the art workshops for Art is Freedom 2024 over the summer. Read more

Posted to: Stories

Published: 15th October, 2024

Updated: 16th October, 2024

Sharon's story

Sharon's story

Sharon is the Together Network Manager at Hestia and also the co-Chair of Stronger Together, an internal network for staff members from ethnically diverse communities to feel represented, heard and to hold the organisation to account. Read more

Posted to: Stories

Published: 1st October, 2024

Updated: 11th October, 2024

Maria's* story

Maria's* story

Maria* is a survivor of modern slavery and has been supported by Hestia. Read her story. Read more

Posted to: Stories

Published: 19th September, 2024

Ada's Story

Ada's Story

Ada moved into one of Hestia's refuges in 2022 where she found the support she received helped give her back her confidence. She now runs her own organisation providing education around domestic abuse. Read her story. Read more

Posted to: Stories

Published: 30th August, 2024

Updated: 2nd September, 2024

Sarah's story

Sarah's story

Sarah* works in the fashion industry and has found it really useful to come along to the Camden Sanctuary after work, she feels calmer knowing it’s there when she needs it. Read more

Posted to: Stories

Published: 12th August, 2024

Updated: 2nd September, 2024

Kiara's story

Kiara's story

After going to a crisis assessment unit Kiara*, (age), was recommended the South West Recovery Café. The support she has received has meant that she hasn’t had to use the crisis unit this year at all. Read more

Posted to: Stories

Published: 5th August, 2024

Updated: 2nd September, 2024

Avani's story

Avani's story

Avani*, a business consultant at a multinational company found the Newham Together Café after her father and her best friend passed away. The fact that she could access the service immediately and that she could do so out of working hours has been a lifeline for her. Read more

Posted to: Stories

Published: 29th July, 2024

Simon's story

Simon's story

Simon* first used our Harrow Cove in 2022 and has found that participating in the groups, meeting new people, and the support on offer has made a huge difference to his life. Read more

Posted to: Stories

Published: 19th July, 2024

Updated: 2nd September, 2024

Volunteer Week: Meet Tracey

Volunteer Week: Meet Tracey

This week is Volunteer's week and we're celebrating our volunteers and all of the hard work and dedication they bring. Meet Tracey, she's had many roles volunteering with Hestia. Read her story. Read more

Posted to: Stories

Published: 30th May, 2024

Updated: 5th June, 2024

Volunteer Week: Meet Themis

Volunteer Week: Meet Themis

This week is Volunteer's week and we're celebrating our volunteers and all of the hard work and dedication they bring. Meet Themis, who has volunteered in various roles within Hestia for over 3 years. Read her story. Read more

Posted to: Stories

Published: 30th May, 2024

Updated: 5th July, 2024

Volunteer Week: Meet Jen*

Volunteer Week: Meet Jen*

This week is Volunteer's week and we're celebrating our volunteers and all of the hard work and dedication they bring. Meet Jen, she's a Pool Worker in the Modern Slavery Response team. Read her story. Read more

Posted to: Stories

Published: 30th May, 2024

Updated: 5th July, 2024

Volunteer Week: Meet Nishi

Volunteer Week: Meet Nishi

This week is Volunteer's week and we're celebrating our volunteers and all of the hard work and dedication they bring. Meet Nishi, she's a Befriender for the Modern Slavery Response team. Read her story. Read more

Posted to: Stories

Published: 30th May, 2024

Updated: 5th July, 2024

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