Jordan is a tenant from Canklow, who has overcome significant personal challenges. Struggling with his mental health, he found support through Talk and Train, a free boxing gym at Millennium that focuses on wellbeing. Initially attending as a client, Jordan became more involved over time, helping out and building strong relationships with others at the gym.
It was through Talk and Train that Jordan met Rob from Rotherfed, who introduced him to tenant involvement opportunities. Rob encouraged him to join the Housing Involvement Panel (HIP), where Jordan began contributing his voice and ideas. He also recently completed Digital Champion Training, using his background in media and animation from Dinnington College to help others get online and build digital confidence.
Jordan’s journey hasn’t been easy, he lives with PTSD, and has dyslexia. Despite these challenges, he’s shown incredible resilience and commitment to making a difference. One of his proudest moments was speaking publicly for the first time at the Tenant Open Day at New York Stadium, where he shared his story and the impact of Talk and Train. “It was nerve-racking,” he said, “but the response was really positive.”
His dedication was recently recognised with the ARCH Community Champion Award for Under 30s. “I don’t take compliments well,” Jordan admits, “but it was nice to be recognised, especially alongside someone I know and respect.”
Looking ahead, Jordan is focused on building a positive future and has connected with Pathways to Work for support in finding employment. His journey shows how the right support, combined with opportunities to get involved, can help people rebuild, grow, and contribute in meaningful ways.
