Tag: YMCA

Trapped in the Cost of Living Crisis: YMCA Report Reveals Desperate Choices Of Our Nation’s Young People

Stuart Mitchell

New research released recently by YMCA paints a stark picture of the challenges and harsh truth imposed by the ongoing cost of living crisis, particularly affecting young individuals in supported housing. Titled ‘Trapped in the Cost of Living Crisis’ the report uncovers the testimonies and remarkable resilience of young residents who live precariously through relentless financial pressures, and how the hope of overcoming these challenges is diminishing daily. Their struggles, such as food insecurity, inability to afford basic utilities, and restricted access to transportation for school or work, are driving…

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Charity Bank and YMCA Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership

Stuart Mitchell

Charity Bank, the loans and savings bank dedicated to fostering positive social change, celebrates a decade of collaboration with YMCA. Charity Bank uses its savers’ money to provide much-needed loans to UK organisations working to drive positive social change (like YMCAs!) – bringing benefits to people, communities, and the environment.   For over 20 years, Charity Bank has been a steadfast supporter of YMCAs, formalising its partnership with YMCA England and Wales a decade ago. Through Charity Bank loans, YMCAs have addressed homelessness, unaffordable housing, and inadequate housing by purchasing, developing,…

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“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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