Hemel residents encouraged to Sleepout at Home with Herts Young Homeless

Herts Young Homeless is encouraging people to join them for their biggest fundraiser of the year.

The charity focuses on preventing homelessness, from education in schools and family mediation through to supporting 16-24 year olds in their first homes or caring for adults of all ages who have mental health issues and housing needs.

This year, they are taking their annual Sleepout event virtual and will be hosting Sleepout at Home on Friday, November 20.

They are calling on your household group to take part in the Sleepout at home.

All you have to do is pitch up a tent in the garden, make beds on the floor or take to your sofas for the night and have your friends and family sponsor you.

The demand for their services to young people has risen hugely this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. More young people are struggling financially and families are under greater pressures.

With your support and sponsorship, the charity can continue their vital work. Even £30 sponsorship would enable them to buy essential food supplies for a young person for a month.

If you sign up to support Herts Young Homeless:

- You will receive your Sleepout Survival Kit, including your own Sleepout t-shirt, in advance of the night

- You will have access to our live Zoom stream with music and entertainment for you to enjoy

- You will receive your personalised Sleepout certificate once completed

- Those who raise over £250 in sponsorship, will receive a free Sleepout hoodie.

To sign up, visit: www.hyh.org.uk/sponsoredsleepout.