We are pleased to share the following update from Centrepoint with you.
“Dear Peter, Denise and all at The Keaton Emery Memorial Foundation,
Your support over recent years has been invaluable to our life-changing work with homeless and vulnerable young people. As part of our charity-wide Thanking Day initiative, I’m writing today to say a massive thank you for standing with us and supporting young people into a brighter future, especially in these challenging times.
Thanks to dedicated partners like yourselves, Centrepoint has grown enormously in recent years, helping more young people leave homelessness behind for good. In the last year alone, the number of those moving on positively from our services has risen from 88% to 94%, which is incredible!
Emily's life was transformed when she came to Centrepoint. Following a family breakdown, she was made homeless at just 21. Emily called our Helpline and was soon connected with Sharon, a Centrepoint relief worker, who found Emily emergency accommodation.
Emily now lives in stable accommodation and has been referred to our Education, Employment and Training team, and has access to mental health support. She feels hopeful about the future, offering a few words of wisdom to other young people:
“If you find yourself in a bad situation, don’t be afraid to reach out because there are people out there to help.”
To show our appreciation, we have recorded a few words.
(73) Centrepoint Thanking Day 2022 - Beth Porter - Clive Thanks - YouTube
I look forward to writing again in the next few weeks to share a report demonstrating all that we have been able to achieve thanks to your very kind grant support.
Best wishes,
Amy”
Link to Emily’s Story is Emily's Story: Helpline Was My First Step Away From Homelessness | Centrepoint