Rachael Taylor works for YMCA Black Country Group as the Host Co-ordinator for the Open Door Project. Rachael decided to run the Coniston Marathon to raise money for the Open Door Project, to enable the young people and Hosts involved in the project to go for a break on a residential weekend away, to get…
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New Arrival for Open Door
YMCA Black Country Group are delighted to announce the first home delivery of a baby within one of the housing projects in its 125 year history.
Young Homeless In Sandwell Receiving Better Provision Than Most
A report released today by Homeless Link and backed by homeless charities Centrepoint, YMCA England, St.Basil’s and Depaul UK indicates that many 16 and 17 year olds are not being properly housed or assessed by councils, potentially putting them at risk.
Celebrating 125 Years!
YMCA Black Country Group has been working in the Black Country since 1888 and would like to invite local people to help them celebrate their 125th birthday!
Bigger Dreams
Before I got involved with the YMCA, I was living in a foster home; I found living in the intimacy of a family was no longer working for me. It caused many problems in the house and me moving on would be the best for everyone, but living on my own wasn’t an option as…
What does it feel like to be a Host?
The YMCA’s Nightstop service provides emergency accommodation to homeless young people who need somewhere to stay for a couple of nights until something more permanent is arranged for them. Rachael and Kenny were approved as Emergency Nightstop Hosts for YMCA Black Country Group’s Open Door Scheme late last year and have just had their 4th…
Western Gateway Redevelopment Scheme in West Bromwich Receives Funding
YMCA Black Country Group today announced that funding had been secured to complete the £9m redevelopment of their centre in Carters Green West Bromwich, which will give the area a dramatic makeover for the 21st Century.
Been there, done that and got the Sleep Easy beanie!
YMCA Black Country Group rallied over 100 people to sleep rough in freezing temperatures this weekend who have raised over £6,500 for the local charity, in order to support homeless young people across the Black Country.
YMCA Community Centre in West Bromwich set for Redevelopment
Plans have been submitted for a landmark building in West Bromwich owned by the YMCA for almost half a century to be completely refurbished and upgraded. The development, which is due to take place on the YMCA’s Carters Green site is awaiting planning consent, which will give the green light to the project.
YMCA running the race to beat youth homelessness in the Black Country
YMCA Black Country Group will be holding the first YMCA Fun Run in Sandwell Valley on Saturday 27th October.
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