Tag: YMCA

YMCA launches global event initiative for 175th anniversary year

Stuart Mitchell

YMCA Europe and hosts YMCA England & Wales, in partnership with the World Alliance of YMCAs and YMCA of the USA, today announce a shared global initiative. In 2019, YMCA’s landmark 175th anniversary year, YMCA will return to London – it’s founding city – and create a global opportunity to celebrate and harness the energy, creative vision and solution-focused approach of young leaders. ‘YMCA175’ will be a unique four-day event at ExCeL London from 4 to 8 August 2019, connecting thousands of inspiring young leaders from around the world to share their vision…

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YMCA’s #IAMWHOLE to launch Music 4 Mental Health

Stuart Mitchell

YMCA’s award-winning mental health campaign #IAMWHOLE has launched Music 4 Mental Health, a ground-breaking new initiative bringing together incredible individuals, influential communities and the most prolific names in British music, for an unforgettable fundraising concert at London’s renowned Roundhouse on 18th November 2018. Music 4 Mental Health aims to use the power of music to help break down the stigma and normalise the conversations surrounding mental health, in addition to raising vital funds for mental health projects targeting young people across the UK and Ireland. Set to appear at the…

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New Government proposal on future funding of supported housing welcomed by housing associations and homelessness charities

Stuart Mitchell

Providers responsible for more than a quarter all of ‘short-term’ supported housing in the UK, supporting thousands of people with experience of homelessness every year, have today welcomed the government’s plans for the sector’s future funding, which will see housing benefit retained for all forms of supported housing. The Salvation Army, Riverside, St Mungo’s and YMCA have campaigned to ensure funding for supported housing did not move to a local grant funding model, which had been the government’s intention last October. In a joint statement, the organisations said: “We are…

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Dove & the YMCA launch #IPledgeToBeReal Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

People across the country have been urged to show their real-selves this summer after new figures reveal that celebrities and people on social media put the most pressure on young people to look ‘perfect’. The YMCA spoke to more than 1,000 young people aged 11 to 16 years-old about body image expectations, with 58% of those saying celebrities are responsible, while 52% blamed people on social media. The pressure to look ‘perfect’ especially increases among older young people, with 62% of 15 to 16 year-olds admitting pressure about their looks…

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The Y Aims to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Kids and Families Through 27th Annual Healthy Kids Day®

Stuart Mitchell

YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) will celebrate the 27th annual Healthy Kids Day® nationally on Saturday, April 21. Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families. More than 1,500 Ys across the country are holding free community events to inspire kids to keep their minds and bodies active throughout the summer months. These events will feature a range of activities and games that promote physical activity; encourage reading and exploration; teach child safety; and boost healthy eating habits. Each location will…

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