Appreciation for Caring Hosts in the Community

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On Friday 29th September, YMCA Black Country Group hosted a memorable evening to honour our dedicated hosts who have made a significant impact on their community. The Host Appreciation Awards Night was a heart-warming celebration of the individuals who have gone above and beyond to provide a warm and welcoming environment for vulnerable teenagers across…

YMCA Open Door – Ryan’s Story

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Ryan and his Host Robert talking about YMCA Open Door

Ryan is an Open Door resident and has been living with his Host Robert for over 6 months. Here is his account of how YMCA Open Door and Robert have helped him get through a difficult time. If you have a spare room and think you could host a homeless young person, find out more…

Open Door’s Intu Host Appreciation Evening

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We are very excited to announce that our Open Door project will be holding a Host Appreciation Evening on Friday 28 April at Walsall Council Chambers. The Open Door project supports vulnerable teenagers by placing them with volunteer host families in the community. Operating across the Black Country, it is the largest Supported Lodgings and Nightstop…

Young People’s Awards Ceremony

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YMCA Black Country’s Supported Lodgings will be holding its first Young People’s Awards Ceremony at Wolverhampton Council Chambers on Wednesday 7 December. Awards will be presented by the Mayor of Wolverhampton to Young People from Supported Lodgings for outstanding achievement. Clifford Harding, winner of the Pride of Britain Award in 2013, will be the guest…