The Almshouse Association was thrilled to see the article on almshouses, written by Arabella Youens published in The Telegraph on 13 July 2024.
The article includes quotes from Association CEO, Nick Phillips as well as almshouse residents such as Geraldine Nelson who lives in the Trinity Hospital Almshouses in Greenwich:
“I didn’t even know almshouses existed,” she explains. “And I’ve walked past the building a million times. There was no way I could’ve afforded a place of my own after the divorce. Coming to see the flat here, I immediately burst into tears. I can’t explain how grateful I am to be living here. I love my life.”
Nelson continues to perform her part-time volunteer job of delivering prescriptions to those in the neighbourhood who can’t access the pharmacy. She does the same for her fellow residents.
“What’s nice about living here is that you know someone will be around to help in years to come, too.”
Having lived in the same house in Greenwich for 40 years, she says there’s something unique about the community spirit in the almshouse.
“I knew my neighbours in my old street, probably five doors up and down from my house, but here, it’s so small, I know everyone. The feeling of safety, especially as a woman on her own, plays a big part. We go out together sometimes, but we know as soon as we’re through the gates that we’re home safe.”
Credit: The Telegraph article, Arabella Youens
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posted 16 July 2024