Youth Matters Awards

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Tonight sees YMCAs from across England and Wales come together to celebrate the achievements of young people, staff, volunteers and projects at the glitzy 2021 #YouthMatters Awards ceremony in London. Ryedale YMCA wishes good luck to all finalists.

Diwali

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Happy Diwali from all of us at YMCA.May this Diwali, the festival of lights, bring you lots of blessings and happiness.#Diwali #YMCA

World Habitat Day

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YMCA is the largest voluntary provider of supported housing for young people in England and Wales. We believe every young person should have a safe place to stay. #YMCA #WorldHabitatDay

World Smile Day

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A gentle expression, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles. Brighten someone’s day with a smile. We help young people carve out new paths in life, offering guidance on how their interests and talents could develop into careers and qualifications in further and higher education. That is something to smile about. #YMCA #WorldSmileDay

Black History Month

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Throughout October, we will celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth as we continue to be uplifted through our diverse staff, young people, and volunteers within YMCA for their work and contributions to each community YMCA serves.

Bi-Visibility Day

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YMCA is proud to champion diversity and inclusion; from the colleagues we work alongside to the young people we support in the communities we serve. #YMCA #BiVisibiltyDay

International Day of Peace

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In these trying times when hate crimes are on the rise, we must recall the values of love, peace and non-violence. At YMCA, we are committed to the wellbeing of the communities we serve and believe in the positive benefit of partnership. #InternationalDayofPeace #PeaceDay #YMCA

World Suicide Prevention Day

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At YMCA, we hope to help inspire conversations and actions amongst young people to reduce the stigma around mental health in the communities we serve. Be open to talking about suicide and mental health with others. We need to reduce the stigma about suicide to save lives. #WSPD

Youth Mental Health Day

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We all feel a range of emotions and feelings, and this is completely normal. There are times these may feel intense, and other times when they are brief. Changing Minds presents some helpful ways to guide you through this: Changing Minds – YMCA England and Wales. #YouthMentalHealthDay