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Young people and the charities that support them face unprecedented challenges
Our CEO, Chas Walker shares a personal reflection on the significant challenges facing young people and the organisations and services that support them:
Magical Christmas at YMCA DownsLink Group
Find out what Christmas is really like in our supported housing
Become a Room Sponsor and change a life. Forever
By sponsoring a room you help us give a vulnerable young person a home. But, more than that, you help us give them back faith in their future, and, put them on a path to independence.
YMCA DownsLink Group at Crawley Pride Festival
Samantha Burton, West Sussex Chaplain, writes about her experience volunteering at the very first Crawley Pride Festival.
‘Spirit’ by Chaplain Samantha Burton
If you want to improve your breathing, how about starting now, as you read this. Sit back, relax your shoulders and if you feel safe, close your eyes. Take a deep breath in through your nose, hold it for a few seconds then let it out slowly through your mouth, and repeat.
Faith and queerness: a discussion around LBGTQU+ identities and religion
Faith and Queerness: a discussion between colleagues. PRIDE month has given our organisation an opportunity to explore the lived experiences of both our LGBTQU+ …
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Glossary of gender identity and sexuality for beginners
This article is intended to give an overview of the difference between sex, gender and sexual orientation, for those who want to know more, …
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Eddie Izzard and Sally Gunnell OBE, Support YMCA DownsLink Challenge
We are delighted to have secured the support of local comedian, campaigner and marathon runner extraordinaire Eddie Izzard for our YMCA DownsLink Challenge fundraising …
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