Calling on our wonderful local business community - can we work together?
It’s that time again - so many of us spent December busily wrapping things up (quite literally) in time for Christmas, then with the pull of a cracker, we are launching into January full of good intentions and determination but with much of the same to-do list hanging over us!
In 2023 YWCA Yorkshire supported over 250 women, children and families in Rotherham, Doncaster and Sheffield. This support is all year round 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We work with people who have experienced homelessness, trauma, abuse, poverty and relationship breakdowns and In many cases our young women and children won't have the security or comfort of family to fall back on. Our charity provides housing, support networks, training and access to education. Having a warm and safe place to call home, and compassionate, professional people to support you through the tough times, can break the cycle and change the trajectory of a person's life forever. The families we support are incredibly resilient and with the right support and understanding, they really can thrive!
In 2023 we worked with some wonderful businesses locally who helped us to support our families out of difficulty and into positive, independent futures, so this year we are calling out to our fantastic local business community and asking if you would consider working with us in 2024 and even making us your Charity of the Year? There are many ways that we can partner with you and your teams and work together to support people to make positive change. We’ve put some ideas together in our Corporate Partnership Pack https://lnkd.in/e_kdCeHH and these include mutually beneficial partnerships that create social value and raise profile, donations of time and skills, employer supported volunteering and community fundraising.
If you are looking to make an impact locally - we have lots of experience working well with businesses and community groups and we’d love to talk to you more about opportunities to partner with us this year. Let’s talk! You can message me here or email me tracy.gollins@ywcayorkshire.org.uk
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1moI am writing to formally express my deep concerns and dissatisfaction with the services provided by Central City Concern (CCC) through their community engagement program. My experience has been profoundly disappointing and has significantly impacted my well-being. Background: I was placed in housing by CCC with no income and no preparation, despite having been homeless for nearly a decade and struggling with addiction and mental health issues. This lack of preparation has created an unsustainable living situation, leading to ongoing utility debt of approximately $900. Issues Experienced: Lack of Support and Understanding: I reached out to the supervisor to express my severe depression and challenges, including the need to sell my valuables and cope with utility debt. Instead of receiving support, I was met with an ultimatum to sign a behavior contract. My pleas for help were ignored, and the response from CCC was dismissive and punitive rather than compassionate.