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Real life stories book from YMCA Norfolk
2008: To mark
Homelessness Sunday
on January 27,
YMCA Norfolk
has published a book of short true life stories about some of the amazing people whose lives have been touched by either working for it or using one of its many services.
It also helps to mark the 150
th
anniversary of the YMCA in Norfolk.
Going the Extra Mile
includes the story of
Gary,
an ex Military Policeman who had a life-changing experience at Norwich YMCA and now helps to run its furniture project; schools pastoral worker
Jo,
who had to help deal with a missing school boy and bereaved children;
Roger
who helps prisoners in Norwich stay on the straight and narrow as they are released from jail; and
Gus
who builds sandcastles in the YMCA lounge at Christmas.
It also includes the harrowing true stories of young people in Norfolk who have been left stranded with nowhere to turn to because of problems with drugs, drink and relationships that have gone wrong.
YMCA Norfolk chief executive officer
John Drake
said: “This book contains a glimpse of the extraordinary work being undertaken on a daily basis by dedicated staff who give sacrificial service often at risk and without recognition, going the extra mile.”
The book was written by
Frances Hollingdale
and edited by
Keith Morris
. Free copies are being made available to local churches and YMCA projects.
You can read a copy online or download it by clicking here.
Article printed from networknorwich.co.uk at 06:04 on 19 April 2024