Hey!

Thanks so much for coming to this page, it means a lot to me. Please read below for some context!!

When I first arrived in Brighton, it wasn't the sea, or the shops, or the clubs that grabbed my attention first - it was the homelessness crisis that pervades this coastal city that stuck out to me. One in 69 people in Brighton are homeless, and being part of Sussex Help the Homeless Society and having the chance to interact with these individuals has not only opened my eyes to the scale of the problem, but also to the strength, resilience, and courage of those who live on the streets. YMCA help the most vulnerable group of rough sleepers; young people, to get off the streets, and this is why we are sleeping out to raise some money for them. Thanks so much for reading, and if you would be willing to donate, that would be amazing xxx (below is some detail about what YMCA do!)

Every year YMCA DownsLink Group provides over 920 young people at risk of homelessness a safe place to live. YMCA DLG supported housing is much more than just a place to sleep. They offer support and opportunities so that the young people can achieve their full potential. Their aim is that all young people can belong, contribute and thrive.All money raised from Sleep Easy 2019 will be used to change young lives through YMCA DLG Life Change Fund. This could be by purchasing interview clothes or course materials, funding meaningful activities, or buying a bike so a young person can take up a work opportunity.