An inspiring and uplifting evening at HSHVCA’s Volunteer Awards. Well done Sally Yeoman MBE and team, and especially well done to all the brilliant volunteers!

Homelessness is about so much more than needing a home, it’s about trauma, adversity, exclusion, neglect, a lifetime of system failures, a lack of good enough early life care, poverty, deprivation, a failure of public & social policy. It is not a lifestyle choice.

Homelessness is not a lifestyle choice. “By addressing the systemic issues and not placing blame on the marginalised, we can build a more equitable and empathetic society for all.” Denise Hatton, Chief Executive, YMCA England & Wales

Are you looking for your next challenge? ymcatogether.org.uk/together/work-… We’re recruiting for a Director of Specialist Services and we’d love to hear from you. We’re driven by our values, committed to collaboration and work with courage and compassion.

It’s time to end young people’s voices not being heard. What’s the best that could happen? Join our campaign for change. bit.ly/3S4J5fE #YMCA

Share if you support - No More Knives on our streets and in our communities 🤞

What a brilliant evening seeing the new YMCA St Helens Youth hub. Fabulous space, even more fabulous young man showing us round & Justin Hill ☺️ Well done to everyone who’s worked so hard to get this great place open #sthelenstogether

Join us on September 13th for our first #VS6BeyondInnovation online event: Housing and Homelessness in Liverpool City Region. Co-hosted by Justin Hill, CEO of YMCA St Helens. Be part of the conversation and register here: database.vsnw.org.uk/civicrm/event/…💬 #LCR

Have I told you about our lovely job? Clinical lead - Psychology. Have a look and please share. acat.me.uk/page/jobs

Did you know that @YMCATogether have been recognised for their fantastic work by being awarded Freedom of the city of Liverpool?! And you can join them in their next chapter of CAT informed working ymcatogether.org.uk/together/work-…

Many thanks to the attendees at our first #VS6BeyondInnovation event. Keep an eye on our website and socials in the coming weeks for our Housing & Homelessness report, and for future events & opportunities to get involved. Many thanks to our event Chairs Sally Yeoman MBE Justin Hill!

More than 140 people joined us at Norton Priory today for our Funders Festival. Over 30 Funders were present to talk to groups and give advice. Thanks to Steve Rotheram for opening the event and CllrKevWainwright Mayor of St Helens Borough for attending too. It’s been a brilliant day 😍

This #NationalInclusionWeek we reflect on where we were, where we are, and where we want to be. At YMCA, we strive to create an inclusive organisation that our young people, staff and volunteers are proud to be part of. 🌟 #YMCA180✨ #NIW2024

🎊 Join YMCA in celebrating the inclusive spirit that has guided us for 180 years. 🎉 We embrace the Christian roots which inspire programmes that nurture social wellbeing for all. 🙌 Discover more: bit.ly/3TyIJQ6 #YMCA180✨ #NIW2024

“Asking for help is one of the bravest things you will ever do.” If you're struggling, don't suffer in silence. #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD #StHelensTogether St.Helens R.F.C. Standing Tall Foundation Samaritans youtube.com/watch?v=CMv5zx…

Great evening attending Totally Wicked Stadium last night for the women's end of season awards - Proud sponsors of Georgia Sutherland St.Helens Women

So much for never meeting your heroes! Last night I bumped into wonderful songwriter and performer Mike Scott at the airport. Despite baggage claim being nobody’s favourite activity, he was generous with his time and charming. I hope the rest of the tour is a huge success!