£8.5 million pound YMCA opens its doors in Grimsby
It’s part of the latest regeneration project for Grimsby’s Freeman Street
A new £8.5 million pound complex for young people has officially opened its doors in Grimsby.
YMCA Humber is providing a new home to 70 people from across North East Lincolnshire and will provide everyday living skills, and opportunities.
Rooms have been spread across three floors including social spaces where residents can cook and socialise together.
Nick Worboys, the Group’s Director of Growth, Development and Sales, said:
“We’re absolutely delighted to see the scheme come to fruition and are very proud to have played our part.
“It’s taken a lot of work to get here, with a number of hurdles to be cleared. However, thanks to the dedication and perseverance of the YMCA and wider project team, those challenges have been overcome and has resulted in an absolutely fantastic resource for the community.
“This is a transformational project that has not only provided vital accommodation and support for its residents, but has also successfully regenerated a key area of Grimsby.
Samantha England, Head of Housing added:
“This beautiful new building creates a perfect environment to allow our team of support coaches to assist residents in gaining the essential living skills that they will need when they move on from our accommodation. We assist residents with tasks such as budgeting, cooking, maintaining a home, improving family relationships, mental health, and accessing education and training. Being in the heart of the East Marsh will allow them to more easily access other services, health facilities, shopping and transport links.
A resident from YMCA Humber said:
“I am over the moon with the new building. The rooms compared to the old are a million times better. I was having some suicidal thoughts, I had depression and I had been feeling so down. This new building has picked me up so much, it’s amazing! I already feel like a new person, it’s already saved my life. I’m now ready to face the world again. A huge thank you to all the YMCA staff.