It was cold - the temperature fell to 1 degree - and the ground was very hard. But I knew I had a choice. I know that my YMCA gives a warm, safe place to stay to over 400 young people a night, many of whom who didn't have a choice. They tell me that a YMCA room was the break they needed to move on with their lives. I'd really appreciate your support and I know that it will make a real difference.

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