Tag: YMCA

“Belonging Begins With Us” Campaign and the Team Up Project Partner on New PSA to Unite Communities Across America

Stuart Mitchell

Belonging Begins With Us,” an Ad Council and American Immigration Council (AIC) campaign, partnered with the Team Up Project to release a new public service advertisement (PSA) encouraging people to come together across lines of difference to cultivate stronger, more connected communities. The Team Up Project – led by founding partners Catholic Charities USA, Habitat for Humanity International, Interfaith America and the YMCA of the USA – seeks to expand relationship-building activities and encourage connection in local communities through shared action. This closely aligns with and uplifts the mission of…

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Cadent and YMCA: ‘Safe and Well Communities’ Project

Stuart Mitchell

A new two-year partnership between YMCA and Cadent has recently started which will provide much-needed support to vulnerable communities across England that are at risk of fuel poverty, loneliness and isolation and protect against exposure to carbon monoxide. As the cost of living crisis continues to take its toll, this partnership will help provide greater support to those who need it most. YMCA’s research into the true cost of living for those in supported housing showed that the health, wellbeing and future prospects of young people were at risk. Cadent…

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YMCA honoured with Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award in recognition of youth and community empowerment

Stuart Mitchell

YMCA England & Wales and YMCA Scotland have been announced as joint recipients of an official award celebrating the work done by charities to empower young people and volunteers, created in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award recognises 20 national charities in total working with young people to provide them with the confidence, skills and opportunities needed to thrive, with volunteers playing a key role throughout. Applications were judged by a panel of voluntary sector experts, chaired by Sir Martyn Lewis CBE,…

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UK YMCA joins the Charity Shop Gift Card Revolution in aid of sustainable and more affordable shopping

Stuart Mitchell

YMCA’s 104 charity shops across England and Wales are now part of a revolutionary gift card scheme designed to fight back against fast fashion while making the pennies and pounds go further. In connection with the Charity Retail Association, these gift cards can be used in any charity signed up to the scheme, and aim to promote three key pillars of ‘re-wear’ – update your wardrobe without breaking the bank; ‘share’ – community spirit and charitable causes; and ‘care’ – sustainable shopping to reduce environmental impact. The Charity Shop Gift…

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World’s oldest and largest youth charity joins forces with leading law firm Sidley to offer much needed support to young Londoners

Stuart Mitchell

YMCA London City and North and Sidley Austin LLP have today launched an exciting five-year partnership to help transform young lives across London, with support from YMCA England & Wales. As part of the partnership, Sidley will invest £500,000 over the next five years to help YMCA build a new Youth Hub at LandAid House, Islington. The centre, which will be run by YMCA London City and North, will reach at least 1,000 young people in its first five years and will positively impact the wider community for years to…

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