Take Part in YMCA Sleep Easy 2025: Help Us Tackle Youth Homelessness in the Black Country

Are you looking for a way to make a real difference in your community?

YMCA Black Country Group invites individuals, families, and organisations to join Sleep Easy 2025, a special fundraising event on 7th March that supports young people overcoming homelessness. This is your chance to spend a night under the stars, raise awareness, and help create brighter futures for those in need.

What Is Sleep Easy?

Sleep Easy is more than just an event—it’s a movement to end youth homelessness in the Black Country. On 7th March, participants will gather at Merry Hill Car Park to spend one night experiencing a little of what it might be like to not have a home. While this is just one night for you, it’s a powerful way to understand the challenges faced by many young people and to raise vital funds to support them.

This year, we’re aiming to raise £25,000 for YMCA’s Moving Forward Fund, which provides essential support for young people transitioning out of homelessness. Every pound raised will help create brighter futures for those who need it most.

Why Get Involved?

Youth homelessness is a serious issue in the Black Country, and YMCA’s work provides life-changing support to those affected. By joining Sleep Easy, you can play an active role in helping young people find safe housing, access education and training, and rebuild their lives. Your participation will have a lasting impact, giving hope and opportunities to those who need them most.

Read Poppy’s story to see the difference your fundraising makes to young people.

A Night to Remember

Whether you join as an individual, with friends, as a family, or with your organisation, Sleep Easy is an unforgettable experience. Together, we’ll brave the elements, enjoy a sense of community, and raise much-needed funds to tackle homelessness. It’s a night of reflection, compassion, and action. For families, it’s also an opportunity to teach children about empathy and understanding. Spending the night outdoors can spark meaningful conversations about what it means to support those less fortunate.

How to Join

Getting involved is easy! Simply head to our event page, follow the steps to set up an online Justgiving fundraising page. Once signed up, you’ll receive everything you need to start fundraising and prepare for the event. Every pound you raise will go directly towards supporting young people in your local Black Country community.

Make a Difference

Sleep Easy is a reminder that homelessness can happen to anyone, but together, we can create a world where young people are given the chance to thrive. By taking part, you’re not just spending a night outside—you’re changing lives. So, gather your friends, family, or colleagues and join us on 7th March. And if you’re unable to join us this year, you can still make a positive impact through a donation to our Justgiving page.

Let’s make this a night to remember and a step towards a brighter future for everyone.

Huge thanks to these incredible local companies, who continue to support our Sleep Easy events each year