Melissa’s story

After reaching out for support from Likewise, Melissa went from sleeping on the streets of Sheffield to having her own place to call home and working in youth homelessness services. Watch her story below.

A photograph of Melissa, who is a member of Waythrough's Life Experience Council. She has blonde hair, is wearing a patterned blouse, and is smiling straight at the camera.

“I think we’ve got a unique voice that needs to be listened to.”

– Melissa, who we supported through Likewise and now advises Waythrough’s General Executive Management team as part of our Life Experience Council.