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Been There, Done That and got the Sleep Easy Beanie!

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YMCA Black Country Group rallied over 100 people to sleep rough in freezing temperatures this weekend who have so far raised over £5,500 for the local charity, in order to support homeless young people across the Black Country.

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What's it feel like to be a Host?

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The YMCA's NightStop service provides emergency accommodation to homeless young people who need somewhere to stay for a couple of nights until something more permenant is arranged for them

Rachael and Kenny were approved as Emergency Nightstop Hosts for YMCA Black Country Group’s Open Door Scheme late last year and have just had their 4th placement. Rachael has given an insight into what being a NightStop host means to her.

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Have you got room at your inn?

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Could you extend hospitality to someone in need this winter? A local charity is currently calling out for caring ‘hosts’ across the Black Country who can let a young person stay in their spare room.

The YMCA Open Door Nightstop scheme provides emergency accommodation for homeless 16 - 17 year olds; these young people have often been forced out of their home and onto the streets.

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