Fizal moved into the YMCA in August 2018. Fizal joined us after an unsettled period of his life where he had spent some time being street homeless. Fizal quickly began to engage in the support offered and over the course of 10 months, he prepared himself for a positive move on.
Sleep Easy 2020 – all you need is a warm heart (warm clothes and a sleeping bag)
Having only joined YMCA Humber some 10 months ago, it was my first Sleep Easy event in February 2019. I wasn’t at all sure what to expect and found myself well and truly out of my comfort zone.
YMCA is delighted to have been successful in securing funding from Homes England
YMCA Humber is delighted to have been awarded £3,325,000 in funding from Homes England, the government’s housing agency, to support the construction of a new Centre on Freeman Street, Grimsby.
Michelle began living at the YMCA after finding herself street homeless following on from a breakdown in family relationships and a move across the country.
The YMCA Humber support over 100 young people weekly through our community youth provision. Covering areas such as Immingham and Stallingborough through to Nunsthorpe and the Willows.
Debbie’s Blog #4 – Celebrating YMCA History
Last month YMCA Humber had the privilege of hosting the first stop-off of a national tour of a history exhibition celebrating 175 years of the YMCA. The tour started in London and is only visiting 10 locations and so it was an honour for Grimsby to be the first week-long calling point.
YMCA Humber Open a New Community House for Women
YMCA Humber is delighted to open an additional shared house for people in North East Lincolnshire. After acquiring and renovating this large terraced house in Grimsby, it now offers six units for women who have the skills to live semi-independently yet require some assistance with tenancy management and being self-sufficient.
YMCA HUMBER LAUNCHES SLEEP EASY FOR 2020
YMCA Humber is calling on local residents to come together and sleep rough for one night on 7the February 2020 to support local homeless young people.
YMCA Humber is granted planning permission for a new centre on Freeman Street
YMCA Humber have secured planning permission from North East Lincolnshire Council Planning Committee for the construction of a new centre for YMCA Humber on Freeman Street Grimsby
YMCA Residents Begin RHS Level 1 Award Horitculture Course
YMCA Residents Begin a RHS Level 1 Award Horticulture Course Gaining Knowledge and Skills in Horticulture, Improving Social Skills and Gaining National Qualification
YMCA enables people to develop their full potential in mind, body and spirit. Inspired by, and faithful to our Christian values, we create supportive, inclusive and energising communities where young people can truly belong, contribute and thrive.