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Closed 28/05/2017

Sleep out 31 March 2017

Organised by YMCA West London

QPR Community Trust & YMCA West London sleeping out to give ex-servicepeople and vulnerable young people the chance of a better future.

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Closed 28/05/2017

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Last night over 400 young people a night had a safe place to sleep in West London. Last week over 1,000 children and young people benefited from programmes developing body, mind and spirit. YMCAs across West London put Christian faith in action by transforming young lives.

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Nearly 1,000 people slept rough in London on a single night in Autumn 2016, according to government figures - it's more than doubled in the last five years. QPR Community Trust and YMCA West London  tackle the downward spiral of no job leading to homelessness for two very vulnerable groups.

QPR Work Force helps ex-service personnel get closer to employment. QPR Community Trust's Education & Employability Officer, Jack Kelley, said:

" Many bear the hidden wounds sustained on the battlefield after fighting for our country, and much of the programme focuses on emotional support to move forward from this. We have good links with local employers too."

For a young person with no qualifications or family support, chances of getting and keeping a job are minimal. 16-25 year olds with no job may find themselves sleeping rough. Funds raised will enable YMCA West London's Employability programme to give more young people the tools and support they need to break the no job, no home cycle.

Donation summary

Total
£9,323.54
+ £1,406.53 Gift Aid
Online
£7,873.54
Offline
£845.00
Direct
£70.00
Fundraisers
£8,408.54

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