Your present is for life. All donations to Southend YMCA go towards strengthening future prospects of the vulnerable young people we support. Its not something that will be opened, used once, and discarded.

The support that Southend YMCA gives its young people positively impacts their future selves and arms them with valuable skills needed for a fulfilling life. Whether thats our housing services that support residents to live independently and responsibly or our counselling and mentoring teams who work with young people in the local area to build core skills such as confidence and resilience.

We serve the young community without discrimination, we invest in the future of young people, and welcome others to join us to do the same.

SUPPORT VULNERABLE YOUNG PEOPLE: When young people at risk of homelessness arrive at Southend YMCA they often arrive with a carrier bag and a few clothes...

£30 contributes to the cost of providing information, advice and counselling sessions.

£25 could contribute to their bed, bedding and an essential starter kit

£20 could contribute towards a basic toiletry kit and towel

£10 would be a welcome contribution to help a resident pay for the ever increasing energy costs

£5 would be valuable help towards a residents weekly rent costs

SUPPORT CHILDREN and YOUNG PEOPLE MENTAL HEALTH: As parents and concerned citizens we know that COVID and cost of living crisis has really impacted the mental health and well-being of children and young people

£250 pays for a three-month program of mentoring sessions making a permanent difference to the emotional wellbeing and esteem of a child

£20 pays towards the costs of our befriending sessions

£5 pays towards the cost of running our weekly youth club where young people can take place in positive activities, offering an alternative to the streets where they may be at risk.

Give a present that lasts a lifetime this Christmas.

To find out more about any of our projects and services please visit www.southendymca.org.uk

For more information about the campaign or if you'd like to support us in another way, other than a monetary donation, please contact marketing@southendymca.org.uk our Fundraising & Communications team.