Finding Safety, Stability, and Strength Dear RoomSponsor, Firstly, we would like to say a heartfelt thank you for your kindness and generosity throughout the year. Your continued support as a RoomSponsor truly impacts the lives of young people. Every young person who comes through our doors at YMCA carries a story that deserves to be…
“It’s nice to have my own sense of self. I feel more whole.” Quinn experienced family conflict which led to them being locked out of home, sleeping on friend’s sofas and even on the street. Since arriving at YMCA, Quinn has grown into a confident, compassionate young person with a strong sense of purpose. With…
Your suppport helped Nadiya find safety and hope Dear RoomSponsor, Thanks to your continued generosity, young people like Nadiya are finding the support, stability and care they desperately need. When Nadiya came to the UK at just 14, she and her mum were seeking safety and a better future. But after years in difficult accommodation…
Dear RoomSponsor, My name is Aisha and I’m currently living at a YMCA. After a few difficult years, arriving here was my turning point. I want to thank you for all you do for young people as a RoomSponsor. When I was growing up, I was an only child born into a Muslim family. I…
Dear RoomSponsor, My name is Linh and I’m originally from Vietnam. I now live at a YMCA in Greater London. Staying here has changed my life, so I want to share my story to show you how much your support as a RoomSponsor can impact young people like me. I left Vietnam because I wanted…
Dear RoomSponsor, My name is Ethan. Staying at a YMCA in the South East has been a transformative experience for me, and I wanted to share my story so you know how you are changing the lives of young people as a RoomSponsor. The turning point in my life was when my parents split up…
Dear RoomSponsor, My name is Stephen and I’m 18 years old. I wanted to write and let you know how much your support means to young people like me who have been helped by a YMCA in the North East. My little brother and I moved in with my granddad when I was two. We’d…
Dear RoomSponsor, My name is Luke, and I came to a YMCA in the East Midlands at just 16 years old. I want to share my story, so you know how your support as a RoomSponsor gives young people like me the chance to find a safe place to call home, and the opportunities to…
Dear RoomSponsor, My name is Martin. Staying at a YMCA in Greater London has been a transformative experience for me, and I wanted to share my story so you know how you are changing the lives of young people as a RoomSponsor. Looking back, I can see my trouble started when I was still at…
Dear RoomSponsor, When I was growing up, I lived with my mum and my dad. Living with my mum was lovely. I don’t blame her for anything that’s happened. My dad, on the other hand, was a different story. It wasn’t so nice living with him. He was abusive towards me, my mum and my…
