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Hello everyone, we're back after a short break with a new set of podcasts. This is episode 11 and my guest today is Sean. To begin with I just want to talk about the cut to funding many projects are experiencing in Glasgow at this time. As of the end of September 2019, The ARCH will lose a third of its core funding due to local authority cuts to its homeless budget. This will mean vital support, that helps vulnerable men leaving prison or rehabilitation and find themselves homeless will possible be denied access to a service that delivers not only a roof over someones head but also delivers a programme of tenancy sustainment, ensuring men are equipped with the skills and techniques to remain in a tenancy and not fall into the cycle of homelessness. So, we need your help. Please consider sowing into the work we do here. Each tenancy supplied is a one bedroom flat with everything needed to succeed; kitchen with all mod cons, private shower room and living space. It's a peaceful and safe environment in which to thrive. Sean lived and moved from The ARCH 3 years ago but it only seems like yesterday such is the frequency of his visits back to see staff. His gratitude for what he experienced at the project is wonderful and appreciated, and the journey he has undertaken is extraordinary and worth a listen. Sean comes across as a laid back, easy going sort of guy but underneath is a tough exterior that enables him to take on challenges head on and succeed. Hi journey from homelessness to the brink of university has been a joy to witness. His time is filled helping and supporting others now with the skills he has learned since leaving The ARCH. It makes the job we do here well worthwhile. Sean engaged with the support, took on the advice from support staff and his peers and has found himself, not only succeeding in life, but making a major contribution to the week being of others. He appears to have found his niche in life, and it will only get better. I hope you enjoyed this episode. If so, please subscribe and listen to the previous 10 episodes, you'll not be disappointed. Also, get in touch by emailing us or messaging us on our social media sites and let us know who you are. If you would like to sponsor the show or sponsor a flat in order we can help other homeless men, you can donate by going to https://www.scottishchristianalliance.org.uk and hitting that donate button. You can also donate at our Facebook page @TheARCHRS or contact us directly by email or telephone. Please consider donating as we are a charity (SC021765) and are in need of funds to continue with the excellent work we do here. It is a privilege to work with so many brilliant characters; no two days are the same. If you have any question or comment to make on this or any other episode or you just want to check us out, then please get in touch using our various social media outlets. Email- info@scottishchristianalliance.org.uk Facebook- search 'The ARCH Resettlement Centre' Twitter- @ARCHThe or @SCAorg Instagram- @scaarch36 Subscribe using www.scaarch.podbean.com Thank you for reading and thank you for listening to the podcast, I look forward to hearing from you. 'Til next time, be blessed and stay safe.