Case Studies
Josh’s Journey to Independent Living
After living with his Grandmother for several years, Josh moved into YMCA Norfolk Community Housing to help him on his journey to independent living. 8 months later, Josh has successfully moved on, and has told the story of his YMCA experience.
Alex’s story: ‘being part of the YMCA community has transformed my life’
Alexandra Waters, YMCA Norfolk client, moved into YMCA accommodation earlier this year after fleeing a verbally abusive relationship with an ex. After engaging in a huge range of positive activities within YMCA over the last 7 months, she wants to share her story and inspire others to take advantage of all the amazing opportunities offered…
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Chef Bobby tells his incredible transformation from service user to staff member
Bobby, former YMCA Norfolk client, has recently started working as a Chef at our Stepping Stones Café by Norwich bus station. We spoke to him about his amazing transformation from service user to staff member, and how he wants to be an inspiration to the YMCA young people he now works with: “When I was…
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Martine rebuilds her life with the help of YMCA’s Yvonne
At YMCA Norfolk’s Annual Celebration 2019 on November 7, Yvonne, YMCA Norfolk Volunteer, and Martine, YMCA Norfolk client, faced the stage together to tell supporters their inspirational story: “After witnessing the murder of a family member and other horrendous atrocities, I fled The Congo and moved to the UK. I was depressed, lonely and I…
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Farewell Lynton: Read about his inspiring transformation with YMCA Norfolk
As much loved staff member – Lynton Adams- bids farewell to YMCA Norfolk to move back to London, we reflect on his exceptional transition from service user to long-term staff member. Lynton grew up in London, and after falling in with the wrong crowd was exposed to a life of crime and drugs – which…
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Norwich teenager Jazz fights back to be an inspiration
Norwich teenager Jazz Mickleburgh has fought back from losing her mother and attempting suicide to become an inspirational speaker and be named YMCA Norfolk Volunteer of the Year at a Celebration Awards night in Norwich recently. Here Jas tells her own story. (more…)
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