Hi Roomsponsor, I’m Peter and I’m 24 years old. After some challenging years I came to stay at YMCA and I wanted to tell you how much my life has changed. When I was a young child I wasn’t really aware of what was going on, but looking back I can see there were some…
Hi Roomsponsor, My name is Gemma and I’m 19 years old. I wanted to write and let you know how much your support means to someone like me who has recently moved into a YMCA. Growing up I remember being very close with my brothers but my relationship with my parents has always been difficult.…
Hi Roomsponsor, How have the past few months been for you? Lockdown was a strange time, but I’ve made the most of things by cooking and cycling to help stay positive. I’d like to share with you what I’ve been doing – and how things have changed for me since I arrived here at YMCA…
Hi Roomsponsor, I’m writing to you because I want to tell you how much your support means. I’ve been given so much help since I’ve moved to YMCA, and I know it’s only possible because of supporters like you. I’d like to tell you a bit about me, and how much my life has changed…
Hi Roomsponsor, I’m Molly, I’ve just turned 22 and I used to live at YMCA. I’m not living there anymore because I’m now at uni! I’m studying Film Production, and in the future I hope to work in the film industry. But that feels quite far off right now, I’m only in my second year…
Hi everyone, Here is an update on John, Sophie and Phoenix who you may have read about recently: John John has suffered from a traumatic childhood. His mum passed away when he was only six months old and he was left in the care of his dad who was very young at the time. Sadly,…
Hi Roomsponsor, I’m Phoenix, I’ve just turned 17 years old and I’ve been living at YMCA for about 5 months now. I’ll probably stay here until I’m 18 as I’m quite a young resident. I came to YMCA due to lots of different reasons. I was only 5 years old when my dad started to…
Hi Roomsponsor, I’m Sophie, I’m 23 years old and I have lived with the YMCA for a couple of months now and I love it. I want to share my experience with you because I hope it will help others in the future. I want to raise awareness around how other young people can get…
Hi Roomsponsors, It is a pleasure to update you with the latest news on our young people Alex and Damien. Both have made incredible progress this year as they continue to rebuild their lives with the help of YMCA, and I wanted to say a huge thank you for your ongoing part in that. Previously,…
Hi Roomsponsors, My name is Lydia and I am Amber’s keyworker. You may remember Amber, who was introduced to you back in early 2017. We previously explained how Amber had a difficult home life whilst growing up, due to a relationship breakdown with her mother, and her biological father being in prison. After years of…
