YMCA Norfolk has today (August 24) been named as a finalist in the national Youth Matters Awards in the YMCA of the Year category and in the Best Family Work Project of the Year category. [Read more…] about Double success for YMCA Norfolk as Youth Matters Awards finalists
Jamie’s journey from sofa surfing to Great Yarmouth role model
A year ago he was living on his family and friends’ sofas, but today ‘role model’ Jamie Copping has transformed his fortunes thanks to YMCA Norfolk. [Read more…] about Jamie’s journey from sofa surfing to Great Yarmouth role model
New rough sleeping service launched in Norwich
An innovative new outreach service to address rough sleeping was launched in Norwich on Friday July 20. Pathways is a collaborative project between seven local organisations which aims to offer a creative and effective response to the current homelessness situation in the city. [Read more…] about New rough sleeping service launched in Norwich
Ines fashions a future as model with help from YMCA Norfolk
Like any 17-year-old, Ines Da Silva aspires to a bright future. However, finding herself NEET- Not in Education, Employment or Training – in 2017, Ines’ childhood dream of becoming a model seemed very far away. Feeling isolated and lacking direction, Ines bravely reached out to Jade Todd, an employment coach at YMCA Norfolk, for support. [Read more…] about Ines fashions a future as model with help from YMCA Norfolk
Norwich team help YMCA Norfolk join in 75,000-mile world challenge
YMCA Norfolk staff and young people have joined in a worldwide challenge to clock up 75,000 miles of exercise by walking around Norwich city centre. [Read more…] about Norwich team help YMCA Norfolk join in 75,000-mile world challenge
YMCA Norfolk honours inspirational staff and looks to the future
YMCA Norfolk celebrated its inspirational staff and chief executive Tim Sweeting outlined its future direction at a day for all colleagues at the King’s Centre in Norwich on April 19. [Read more…] about YMCA Norfolk honours inspirational staff and looks to the future