No Young Person Should Face Winter Alone.
Help more young people, like Lilly.
For most of us, having somewhere safe to call home is something we can take for granted. But for a young person facing homelessness, it can feel a very long way out of reach.
This winter, we're asking you to help make sure no young person has to face homelessness alone.
Lilly’s Story
Lilly was just 17 when her life changed completely. She lost both her parents and her family home, leaving her with nowhere to go.
At first, she stayed with friends. But eventually, she found herself sleeping on the streets. She experienced terrifying situations and felt completely alone.
Then Lilly found SASH.
We gave her a safe and stable place to stay, alongside the support she needed to start looking towards the future.
As Lilly explains in her story, finding SASH meant finding safety, support and a future when she had felt she had none.
No young person should have to face homelessness alone
Lilly's experience is just one example of how quickly a young person's circumstances can change.
Family breakdown, abuse, difficult home situations and leaving care can all leave young people without somewhere safe to live. And during the winter months, the need for a safe place to stay can feel even more urgent.
At SASH, we provide young people aged 16–25 with somewhere safe to stay through our Nightstop and Supported Lodgings services. But our support goes beyond accommodation. We help young people work towards greater stability, confidence and independence.
Make your donation go twice as far with the Big Give
We're delighted to be taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge this December.
For one week only, from 1st–8th December, donations made to SASH through our Big Give campaign page will be doubled, at no extra cost to you.
That means a £10 donation becomes £20, £25 becomes £50 and £50 becomes £100 for young people facing homelessness.
It's a fantastic opportunity to make your support go even further and help us reach more young people who need somewhere safe to stay.
If you're thinking of donating to our Winter Appeal, please consider giving during Big Give week, when your donation can have twice the impact.
Help make sure no young person faces winter alone
Thank you for supporting SASH