YMCA Derbyshire Calls for Community Support at Sleep Easy Event

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This year, YMCA Derbyshire will host their Sleep Easy event at the Incora County Ground in Derby on Friday, March 11, where participants will spend the night sleeping rough to raise funds for the organization's vital support services. The event will allow attendees to choose between participating from their homes or in person at the County Ground, providing a hybrid approach to the fundraising effort. The funds raised will support YMCA Derbyshire's employability programs, mentoring, volunteering, and diversionary activities aimed at improving mental and physical wellbeing among young people and those at risk of homelessness.

Key Takeaways:

  • YMCA Derbyshire's Sleep Easy event will take place on Friday, March 11, at the Incora County Ground, Derby, with a hybrid approach allowing participants to join from home or in person.
  • The event aims to raise funds for YMCA Derbyshire's vital support services, including employability programs, mentoring, volunteering, and diversionary activities.
  • The money raised will contribute towards keeping young people off Derbyshire's streets and supporting their mental and physical wellbeing.
  • Participants will spend the night sleeping rough, with hot drinks and snacks provided, and will be advised to wear warm clothing.
  • Donations will also go towards therapeutic counselling for those who feel like they could benefit from more support.
  • YMCA Derbyshire has seen the positive impact of their services on young people, with one participant sharing their personal growth and newfound positivity.
  • The event's CEO, Gillian Sewell, emphasizes the importance of community support in continuing the organization's vital work.

Statistics:

  • The Sleep Easy event will take place from 7.00pm to 6.00am.
  • The event will have a hybrid approach, allowing participants to choose between joining from home or in person at the County Ground.
  • YMCA Derbyshire provides employability support, including mentoring and volunteering programs, to improve mental and physical wellbeing among young people.
  • The organization's work aims to keep young people off Derbyshire's streets and support those at risk of homelessness.
  • The funds raised will contribute towards therapeutic counselling for those who require additional support.

Sources:

  • YMCA Derbyshire press release, 2022.
  • Image: YMCA Derbyshire, Sleep Easy 2022 event.