Debbie’s Blog #14 – Things I hope won’t change after lockdown is eased
We await with anticipation, news from the Prime Minister about how current lockdown restrictions will ease. Never again will we take for granted the simple act of popping for a coffee with a friend, meeting a loved one at the pub, a family meal in a restaurant, meeting a colleague for lunch. Such simple things that I’m sure many of us took for granted before.
WANTED: Young dads to share their experiences for YMCA project
The YMCA are looking for young fathers in Grimsby to join their brand new project. Take a look at the press release or read on to find out more.
Debbie’s Blog #13 – A Christmas dedication (this is not a political blog)
2020 will probably be remembered for very negative reasons. Some have felt the impact of the pandemic, been touched by it more than others. The impact has been a personal experience, but I’m sure it’s a year that no one will forget.
Why you should invest in homelessness providers.
Recently one of our residents of The Foyer completed a piece of work at College about charities. He thought it had been lost, but luckily he found it and wanted to share it….
A Place to Call Home for all the Residents
As it is National Care Leavers Week we asked one of our ‘additional’ residents how he feels about living in our first Care Leavers property #NCLW2020
YMCA Humber is delighted to be working with North East Lincolnshire Council on the Borough’s first ever Housing First Project.
£8.3million Freeman Street project well underway
AFTER several years of trying to redevelop the existing YMCA Grimsby site in Peaks Lane, the arrival of CEO Debbie Cook 18 months ago saw heads turn towards Freeman Street, when she suggested a site based more within a community.
YMCA Humber’s hard work recognised with two Charity Times Awards
YMCA Humber has made remarkable progress during the last 18months and The Charity Times have recognised their tremendous effort in their 2020 Awards by announcing them winners of both HR Management Award & Property Innovation Award!
We are looking for Young Dads to make a positive difference
The Young Dads Collective (YDC) works to improve the lives of young dads and their children by tackling the social exclusion that locks out young dads’ potential.
Changing Places, Changing Lives
Over a 1/4 million people need Changing Places toilets to enable them to get out and about and enjoy the day-to-day activities many of us take for granted.
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.