Southend YMCA is committed to creating safe spaces, challenging bias and empowering young people to advocate for themselves and for others. 🌍 #InternationalDayofPeace #YMCA #IDOP #IDOP2024 #CultivatingaCultureofPeace

Join us for Southend YMCA's 1st Ball on 16th Nov 2024! Enjoy live entertainment, drinks reception & a 3-course meal with wine! 🍷🍽️ 🎟️ Tickets: bookwhen.com/southendymca/e… £110 or £1,000 for a table of 10 Support our mission to tackle youth homelessness & empower local youth! 💙

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of attending an event at the Forum Southend Library and Learning Facility! This event was a great way to inform home-schooled youth and their parents about the different services available to benefit their children. #youngpeople #youth #youthwork

There is strength in vulnerability. Let's embrace #WorldMentalHealthDay and inspire others to share their stories. Together, we can create a brighter future where no one struggles alone. #YMCA #WMHD2024

🎉 Southend YMCA Raffle: Win Two Tickets to the Charity Ball! 🎉 📱To enter: Text SYMCABALL to 70215! 👉 £5 to enter the raffle #charityevent #charityball #MakeADifference #support #raffle #raffledraw #charityraffle #charityball #SouthendYMCA

🎆 Happy #BonfireNight!! 🎆 YMCA [name] wishes you a memorable and safe celebration! 🌠 #YMCA

During World War I, YMCA aided and abetted service members in maintaining contact with their families by sending more than 650,000 letters and photos of loved ones to those on active service. YMCA provided free writing paper to all troops to write home. #YMCA180 #LestWeForget

🎉 #ThanksToYou @tnluk for 30 years of funding amazing UK projects! Our Find Your Voice project—empowering a vibrant youth community—is proudly funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Learn more: fyv-southend.org.uk 💛 #YouthEmpowerment #NationalLottery30

🎄✨ Give Hope This Christmas ✨🎄 Help us bring WARMTH, HOPE, and JOY to vulnerable children and young people this festive season. Every donation makes a difference. 💖 ➡️ Donate now: justgiving.com/campaign/south… #HopeThisChristmas #ChristmasAppeal2024 #SpreadJoy #FestiveGiving

🌟 Together, we can bring hope and brighter futures to young lives this Christmas! ❤️ justgiving.com/campaign/south… ✨ Rebecca, a former resident & now a community leader, shared: "I’ve come a long way from a troubled child... Without the YMCA, I wouldn’t have come this far" #Christmas

🌟 Give Hope This Christmas 🌟🧑‍🎄🤶 📷 Scan the QR code or click the link below to make a difference today. justgiving.com/campaign/south… #givehope #supportyounglives #christmascampaign #MakeADifference #Donate #donatenow #supportus #southendonsea #southendonseaessex #essex

🎄 This holiday season, we’re spreading music & goodwill to support young people in need! 📍 13th Dec: Southend High Street - SYMCA festive collection 📍 18th Dec: Leigh Broadway - Street collection & festive busking #ChristmasGiving #CommunitySupport #music

🎄✨ Give Hope This Christmas ✨🎄 Your donation can make a real difference for homeless young people this festive season. Together, we can brighten their lives and build a brighter future. 💙 📲 Donate now: justgiving.com/campaign/south… #GiveHope #Christmas

🌟 A huge thank you to One Stop at Cluney Square for their generous £1000 donation grant! 💙 Your support helps us make a lasting difference in the lives of young people in our community. #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #YoungLivesMatter #SouthendYMCA #MakingADifference

🎄✨ Thank You & Merry Christmas! ✨🎄 Thank you to everyone who supported us this year! Together, we’ve brought hope, joy, and smiles to children, young people, and families. ❤️ Wishing you joy, love, and peace. 🎅🎄 #ThankYou #MerryChristmas #GiftOfHope

Wishing you a joy-filled Christmas Day! From our YMCA Family to yours. 🎅🎁❤️ #MerryChristmas #Christmas2024 #Peace #Joy #love #YMCA #SouthendYMCA

🎉 Happy New Year 2025 🎉 Is your New Year's resolution to make a difference? 💪 Join our team and help change lives this year! 💖 Click the link to apply or email us at [email protected] 🙌 Let’s make 2025 unforgettable together! 🌟 #Volunteer #MakeADifference

⚽ World Cup-On-Sea 2025 is back! ⚽ We’re proud to be a charity partner for this incredible event, raising vital funds for Southend YMCA! 📅 Save the Date: Saturday, 17th May 2025 Southend United Football Club Sponsorship & team spots available—join the fun! #WorldCupOnSea

🌟 This year, we’re asking: "Why Have a Heart?" 🌟 Support mental wellbeing for young people & families. 💙 📲 Text SYMCA to 70460 to donate £5 and fund vital projects. Show your heart—make a difference today! 💖 #WhyHaveAHeart #MentalHealthMatters

🚨 Exciting News! 🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome Bayo Alaba MP as a Patron of YMCA England & Wales! 💙 Following his visit to Southend YMCA, Bayo reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring young people get the opportunities they deserve🙌 #YMCA #YoungPeople #OpportunityForAll