It's been an incredibly challenging year for us all.

Throughout lockdown and beyond our support service Routes has continued to support 50 young people in East and West Dunbartonshire.

We are so proud of how they have coped this year; continuing to get support for themselves, joining in with virtual chats, learning new skills such as cooking and keeping going with their studies staying positive in very difficult circumstances.

Can you help make Christmas a little more special for young people this Christmas?

After a hard year we want to give them a nice surprise. We would love to give them a special Christmas gift of their own.

With your help we can buy a special present for each young person we work with, as well a treat for their brothers and sisters so no-one is left out.

Please consider donating so we can lift their spirits and bring a bit of cheer at Christmas time.

FAQs

Can I donate a gift instead of donating money?

Unfortunately due to COVID-19 our office remains closed and we are not able to accept a physical gift. By donating to our appeal we can make sure that everyone gets a gift and our project workers will be able to pick something that the young people really like or need.

What is Routes?

Routes work with anyone living in East or West Dunbartonshire aged from 12-26 years old affected by someone else's drug or alcohol use. We provide 1-1 support as well as activities to bring young people together.

How will you spend the money?

We currently support 50 young people in East and West Dunbartonshire. What we raise will go towards them and their families. If we are lucky enough to hit our target anything extra will be put towards a Routes celebration in 2021 when we can all be together again!