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YMCA was founded on 6 June 1844 near St. Paul's Cathedral.
We're celebrating 172 years of developing opportunities that transform young lives.
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. YMCA West London tackles the downward spiral of no job leading to homelessness for very vulnerable young people.
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.