The York Charity Sleepout: About The Charities
You may have seen a lot of talk about the York Charity Sleepout over the last few months and may be interested in taking part but not sure what it entails…
The York Charity Sleepout is a fundraising event where participants spend a night sleeping outside under the fan zone at the York City stadium to raise money and awareness for the issue of homelessness in York. The event is raising money for SASH, the York City Football Club Foundation, Restore and Kitchen for Everyone York (KEY).
While the Sleepout doesn’t replicate rough sleeping, it gives participants a small insight into some of the challenges people face when they don’t have a safe place to stay. Money raised will go directly to supporting young people, families, and rough sleepers in York to provide emergency accommodation, ongoing support, and long-term solutions to break the cycle of homelessness.
About SASH:
SASH helps young people in need by providing them with a safe environment in which to stay, either on a short-term basis through its emergency service, Nightstop. Or on a longer-term basis (up to two years) within its Supported Lodgings scheme.
We offer an enhanced support programme for young people, which helps them to build emotional resilience and wellbeing, provides education, employment and training opportunities and equips them to develop key skills to live independently in the future.
About the York City Foundation:
The Foundation supports the local York community by providing sport and physical activity; educational; social and healthy lifestyle opportunities as well as creating a pathway for development, talent and competition for all ages.
The impactful work of the Foundation is aimed at improving community cohesion, reducing social isolation and loneliness, addressing holiday hunger and young people’s health.
About Restore York:
Restore is an anti-poverty charity that provides accommodation, alongside support and engagement opportunities for people who would otherwise be homeless.
Restore emphasizes the importance of safe, stable accommodation and long-term support for former residents who have experienced homelessnes. It empowers residents by offering guidance on financial management, healthy eating, and recovery. Once ready for independent living, residents receive transitional support and continued assistance for six months in their new homes.
About Kitchen For Everyone:
Kitchen for Everyone York (KEY) is a volunteer led charity providing meals to the homeless and vulnerable of York along with a twice-weekly outreach programme. KEY also signposts service users to other service providers who can provide accommodation and in some cases long-term housing solutions.
Their mission is to help and support individuals who find themselves homeless in our area by providing hearty & nutritional meals, clothing, toiletries, snacks and any other essential items.
