Sister Division Supports YMCA Sleep Easy 2017

Sister Division Cambs Glass, Glazing Manufacturer & Installation Specialists, is backing a YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough fundraising night that will see local people sleep out for a night to raise funds and awareness about youth homelessness.

The team at Cambs Glass Ltd will be sponsoring £1000 towards the event to kick start the fundraising total for Friday 3rd March 2017 at St Catherine’s College Sports Ground, Cambridge.

The fundraising night is part of the national YMCA Sleep Easy Week that will see supporters from 11 local YMCAs from as far afield as Doncaster, Exeter and Coventry sleep out for the night and raise money for YMCA services between Friday 3 and Friday 10 March.

The YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough event will run from 7pm on Friday 3rd March until 7am the following morning. Thus far, 33 people have already signed up to take part. It is the first event in Cambridge with previous events in Peterborough raising over £6,500. It is hoped the event in Cambridge this year will equal or beat this total.

Billy Richardson, Director at Cambs Glass Ltd said: “We’re delighted to be supporting YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough’s Sleep Easy this year.

“We know from our close partnership with YMCA just how important it is to support homeless young people and believe that one night really can make a difference to YMCA’s residents and clients today and into the future.

“We would encourage all local people to sign up and take part. YMCA is such an important part of our local community and by raising money tonight we can help it support even more young people over the coming years.”

Jonathan Martin, CEO of YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, said: “It is fantastic to have Cambs Glass Ltd on board with our Sleep Easy this year.

“YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough has enjoyed a close relationship with the team over the years and the support they’re providing is invaluable in helping us to make this year’s event even better than ever.

“We’re now calling on participants to sign up for the big night. You will not only be part of our local event but also join hundreds of supporters all over the UK for the national YMCA Sleep Easy Week. Together we can make a huge difference for young people.”

Supporters who sign up to Sleep Easy are asked to pay an entry fee of £10 as well as additional funds through sponsorship.

YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough is a part of a federation of 133 independent YMCAs, forming the oldest and largest youth charity in the world. Last year, YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough provided accommodation services and support for over 450 people vulnerable young people had warm, safe and stable accommodation.

To find out more about taking part in Sleep Easy, please visit www.theymca.org.uk/sleep-easy-2017 . If you are interested in making a donation or volunteering for YMCA Cambridgeshire & Peterborough please contact the fundraising team: fundraising@theymca.org.uk or 01733 373188