Hi, I'm Florence. I lived in my home in London for many years, surrounded by friends and familiar faces which give me happiness in my retirement. But my life took a sudden turn when a fire in my building forced me to leave my home. Since then, I've been living in temporary accommodation far away from my friends and the city I love. I have been feeling really isolated and alone out here.
The challenge I'm facing now is finding a new home. Being retired and relying on benefits, it's been difficult to find a landlord who will accept my situation. Most of the properties are listed online and they get snapped up quickly. I'm not the most tech-savvy, which makes the search even more challenging. This is where Beam comes in. With your donations, Beam can provide the support I need to navigate the property market and secure a home for me in my community in London.
Looking to the future, I dream of getting back to my regular life. I hope to be able to do a small amount of work again, maybe even as a stress management therapist if I can find a space to do it. Your donations mean more than just a roof over my head. They mean a chance to reconnect with my friends, to contribute to my community, and to regain the sense of belonging that I've lost.