£1m Bethel Street Appeal

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In January 2009 YMCA Norfolk opened up a brand new 34 bed assessment centre which has since been operating successfully with almost 500 applications and a 98% occupancy rate.

We are now in the second phase of development which will provide 40 self-contained move-on units for homeless young people on Bethel Street which is to the rear of our existing site on St Giles. This will enable us to offer a comprehensive service, guiding young people through the difficult journey from assessment and initial support to independent living and more fulfilled lives. 

The Bethel Street development will offer this opportunity to progress to independent living which in practice involves supporting young people to acquire the skills needed to maintain a tenancy, and to gain and keep employment.

YMCA Norfolk’s £4.4m development to build 40 self contained flats for young homeless people in Norwich city centre was given planning approval on February 4 2009. The outstanding funding gap lies at £1m and support for this fundraising appeal will be a significant investment in ensuring that hundreds of young people do not face the misery and fear of the streets. 

Why we need to change

Introducing Bethel Street

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Latest Bethel Street News   First look inside new YMCA project in Norwich Supporters, fundraisers, dignitaries and neighbours were all allowed a first look inside the rapidly developing YMCA Norfolk Bethel St project to provide move-on accommodation for 40 young homeless people in Norwich on November 11. More ... YMCA Norfolk £1m appeal passes the halfway mark A public appeal to raise £1m to complete the funding for a £4.4m development of 40 self-contained flats in Norwich city centre for young homeless people, has passed the halfway mark. More ... Buy a brick to help build new Norwich YMCA The Bishop of Norwich has urged people to buy one or more of the 70,000 bricks that will be required for the new YMCA Norfolk flats for homeless young people in Bethel Street. More ... Jarrolds support YMCA Norfolk for 150 years Many people support the odd charity here and there, but one Norfolk family has been supporting the same county-based organization, YMCA Norfolk, for over 150 years. More ... YMCA's £4.2m Norwich flats get green light YMCA Norfolk’s plan to build 40 self-contained flats for young homeless people in Norwich city centre was given the green light to go ahead with the approval of planning permission from Norwich City Council on February 4. More ... YMCA's £4.2m Norwich flats plan boosted 2009: YMCA Norfolk’s plan to build 40 self-contained flats for young homeless people in Norwich city centre has taken a major step forward with the granting of £2.25m from the Homes and Communities Agency. More ... YMCA's £4m plan to build flats in Norwich 2009: YMCA Norfolk’s Board has given the go-ahead to explore a £4m plan to redevelop the rear part of the current YMCA accommodation on St Giles Street in Norwich and build 40 self-contained flats for young homeless people in its place. More ...