The largest supported housing provider in Brighton, Brighton YMCA, has teamed up with remarkable Caritas Anchor House from London, for Skyline’s 10th year anniversary London to Brighton Bike Ride. The sports challenge, which is 55 miles long and includes astounding countryside views, is taking place on the 15th of September 2019 and promises to be […]
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This is the last weekend that you can visit Brighton YMCA’s Open House on the Artists’ Open House trail. The exhibition features outstanding work by artists in our supported housing. Here is what Alex, one of the clients who was involved in putting together the exhibition, said: ‘Over sixty artworks will be on display, […]
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This weekend, come visit an established venue on the Artists’ Open House trail. We at Brighton YMCA are excited to open our doors once again, to showcase the outstanding artwork created by our clients. Do you want to bask your eyes in outstanding artwork this weekend, and at the same time support a wonderful cause? […]
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During a moving speech, Brighton’s Deputy Mayor praised Brighton YMCA client volunteers for their dedication and commitment and for often going the extra mile. Brighton YMCA clients, board members and partner agencies were pleased to welcome Cllr. Alex Phillips, Deputy Mayor of Brighton and Hove in thanking their client volunteers for the year’s amazing […]
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Brighton YMCA and EVOLVE clients were honoured to be part of Making it Out’s first major design project, planned for the Brighton Pride. The BIG GAY GULL, which celebrated the diversity of Brighton and Hove, was created and exhibitied for the Brighton Pride. Clients were involved by taking pallets a part, cutting them to size […]
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‘The staff at William Collier House would like to thank Keiran for all his outstanding work within the hostel and his achievements whilst living at William Collier House. The journey Keiran has been on has been remarkable, he’s truly flourished and been such a joy to have in the hostel. Keiran has volunteered in the coffee […]
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On Wednesday 20th of June, Café EVOLVE drop-in held their first CUPCAKE DAY. The day was a huge success. Our guest tutor Brenda Smith, who lives at Fred Emery House, taught all people present to make cupcakes and and then decorate them using different decorating techniques The day was so successful, that we are […]
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This May Avalara, a global VAT automation business, organised a clothes swap event at their Brighton offices. The staff donated their clothes and on a designated day they swapped or bought them. All the money raised from the clothes swap was donated to Leslie Best House as they decided to support the only female project […]
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This is Chris’ testimonial. Christ is a Senior Project Worker at Brighton YMCA. Chris gave us the perspective of a staff member who has consistently volunteered for the past 15 years. ‘We often think clients need to volunteer to show purposeful activity when they want to move on to less supported accommodation. At Brighton YMCA […]
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In 2016, I was placed in emergency accommodation, having been without stable housing for over 3 years. I was there for 4 months, then referred to YMCA William Collier House in December, 2016. At that time, I frequently had suicidal feelings and acted on these impulses on several occasions. I felt isolated and hopeless. Seeing […]
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