‘J’ arrived six years ago with very low self-esteem, the result of being bullied at school; but over time the club has helped give him gain confidence to become a prefect at school and a police cadet.
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2019 has been a busy year for our YMCA.
Residents at our Christopher House supported accommodation took part in a Graffiti workshop.
We are thankful for all the wonderful Christmas gifts that have been generously donated by individuals, local groups and churches across Mendip & South Somerset.
YMCA Mendip and South Somerset are delighted to announce that a new project has been opened in Yeovil. P2i+ at Hillside House is a new venture that provides a welcoming and homely accommodation for young people aged 16 to 18 with intensive support.
Karrie came to our YMCA Mendip & South Somerset Supported Housing Project from a very tough upbringing in her family home.
FRIENDS OF FROME HOSPITAL 25th COMMUNITY DEFIBRILLATOR AT THE YMCA What was deemed as a black spot, in the Friends of Frome Hospital’s Community-wide Defibrillator Network, has now been rectified with the installation of a 25th publicly available defibrillator (PAD) at the YMCA Youth and Community Centre on Vallis Way. Frome.
‘C’ moved in to the YMCA on Tuesday 26th May 2015; and although being really happy at the prospect of moving in, the new environment proved quite stressful.
It is with sadness that we announce that from 1st November we have taken the decision to close Routes in Frome. This is not a decision that has been taken lightly, but with funding decreasing and the changing needs of young people accessing the project, it has become unsustainable to continue.
