Youth workers who rallied to help the young people whose support network disappeared when the charity collapsed, share their insights
Throughout this summer, the St Matthew’s Project in Brixton, south London, has been running free football sessions most days in Brockwell Park for local boys and girls. The project has also been providing food – up to 70 meals a day – as many of the children will get free school meals in term time but may otherwise be going hungry.
At the London Youth network, we embrace around 280 youth organisations, including St Matthew’s, that offer support and opportunities to young people throughout the year. When the charity Kids Company collapsed 12 months ago, we rallied these organisations and joined other partners – including borough councils and the Cabinet Office – to help any young people and families whose support network might have disappeared with its demise.
from Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian http://ift.tt/2bT22Oc
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