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Closed 31/12/2018

Challenge 135: Supporting homeless young people for The Y's 135th birthday!

Organised by YMCA Leicestershire

2018 is our 135th birthday and we’re challenging individuals and businesses to raise £135 each to help us reach our target of £18,225 to support young people facing homelessness.

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Closed 31/12/2018

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We are home to 104 young people who need more than just a roof over their head. Many have experienced traumatic childhoods, living in care, family breakdown or abuse and are at risk of ending up on the street. Help give them a safe place to call home and the support they need to thrive

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We won't turn our back on youth homelessness. Will you accept the challenge? Join staff and supporters on the Skydive, Leicester 10k or your personal challenge. Bake, dress down do something silly. If you can raise £135 in 2018 we'll be behind you every step of the way! Our vision is for every young person to have a safe place to call home and the support they need to create lasting change in their lives. Can you take on the challenge this year to help us support young people facing homelessness? £10 could buy a welcome pack for someone with no belongings  £80 could help a young person get job ready with clothes or equipment £275 could support a young person who has suffered abuse or trauma. £6,000 could pay for one of our move on houses for 5 young people for a year.

Donation summary

Total
£1,955.00
+ £306.25 Gift Aid
Online
£1,638.00
Offline
£0.00
Direct
£0.00
Fundraisers
£1,955.00

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