Not everyone goes home For Christmas

3rd December 2024

This Christmas, Show Young People They’re Not Alone

For most of us, Christmas is a time for home, family, and hope. However, for thousands of young people, it’s anything but joyful. Our recent survey revealed that 2 in 5 young people aged 18-24 in the South West have worried about becoming homeless.

Moreover, homelessness isn’t just about losing a roof over your head—it’s about losing safety, stability, and the support we all need to thrive.

But here’s where you come in:

Make a Donation

At 1625 Independent People, we believe every young person deserves a safe home and the chance to thrive. Your donation can help make that a reality this Christmas.

Here’s how your support could make an impact:

🎅 £5 – A Christmas stocking filled with treats for a young person.
🎁 £10 – An activity pack for a child of a young parent living in 1625 accommodation.
🍲 £15 – Ingredients for a group cooking session, helping young people learn to prepare warm meals this winter.
🍗 £30 – A Christmas meal with all the trimmings for a young person.
🧥 £50 – A winter coat to keep a young person warm.
🚌 £75 – A month of bus travel to college or work.
💪 £100 – A 5-month gym membership to support health and wellbeing.

Donate here

A young person smiling in front of a Christmas tree.

🎅 £5 – A Christmas stocking filled with treats for a young person.
🎁 £10 – An activity pack for a child of a young parent living in 1625 accommodation.
🍲 £15 – Ingredients for a group cooking session, helping young people learn to prepare warm meals this winter.
🍗 £30 – A Christmas meal with all the trimmings for a young person.
🧥 £50 – A winter coat to keep a young person warm.
🚌 £75 – A month of bus travel to college or work.
💪 £100 – A 5-month gym membership to support health and wellbeing.

Together, we can make the festive season a little brighter for young people facing homelessness and leaving care.

URGENT Christmas Gift Appeal

As we approach the festive season, we urgently need your help to bring some much-needed joy to young people who may otherwise go without this Christmas. Many of the young people we support will receive no presents this year, and the gifts we provide at our festive celebrations could be the only ones they get.  

We’ve created a Christmas Gift Wish List, featuring carefully chosen gifts ranging in price, so there’s something for every budget. If you can buy an extra gift this year, please do and help us spread the Christmas spirit!  

GIVE A GIFT HERE

A young person wearing a green paper crown opening a Christmas stocking with two young children who are wearing Christmas jumpers.

 

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