Meet Us

Meet Michael [Initiator of Truth-Center]

My name is Michael Fallon, and the vision for Truth Center is rooted in my own journey of survival, hard work, and transformation. As a young man I was attacked and left for dead. It could have ended my story there, but instead it became the start of something else. That experience gave me a deep awareness of how fragile life is, and a determination to make mine count. Afterwards, I chose to live with open eyes. I became an observer, a problem-solver, and a helper — always noticing what was going on around me, always stepping in when I could. I spent a year backpacking, learning from people and cultures far beyond my own. I worked as a youth worker and ran a local football team, taking kids from under-7s right through to under-15s. I saw the difference encouragement and consistency can make in young lives. Alongside this, I grafted on building sites, working hard to provide for my family. I raised five children, experienced divorce, and kept pushing forward through uncertainty and struggle. Through it all, I carried that same core drive: to help, to guide, and to protect others. And eventually, I found something that changed everything — faith and trust. That gave me the foundation to turn everything I had lived through into something meaningful. Truth Center is the fruit of that journey. A place built on honesty, healing, and connection — where: - Children grow resilient through early emotional truth. - Families in crisis find safe, fair support. - Older people are re-connected and valued. - Newcomers find belonging and community. I know what it is to be broken, and I know what it is to rebuild. Truth Center is my way of giving others the chance to do the same.

 Truth Center Integration & Belonging Program

Vision

To not only welcome immigrants to the country, but to genuinely integrate them into the heart of the

local community—so they are seen, heard, accepted, and involved. This isn’t just about information

— it’s about human connection.

Core Goals

- Cultural Understanding: Teach local customs, slang, norms, and how things “work” day-to-day —

from humor to heritage.

- Conversational English Practice: Safe spaces to speak, laugh, and build confidence with local

volunteers.

- Community Pairing: Each newcomer is paired with a trusted local volunteer (like a Table Time

team member) for mentoring, friendship, and help navigating life.

- Story Swaps: Sessions where locals and immigrants exchange stories, meals, and traditions —

helping both sides appreciate and celebrate each other’s roots.

- Creative & Practical Involvement: Newcomers are invited into TruthCentre events, youth work,

mural painting, food sharing, music sessions, gardening, and local improvement projects.

Why It Matters

When people feel connected, accepted, and known, everything improves: mental health, trust in

society, reduced isolation, and a stronger community identity.

The End Goal

To make the phrase “our community” mean everyone who lives here — not just those born here.

When that’s true, the ripple effects will be generational.