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Thousands of young lives have been compromised, your support will provide them with the resources to live happy, healthy and enriched lives, even in the most difficult times.
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Situation
Young people in Croydon are already faced with a challenging environment, which has now been negatively amplified by the impact of Coivd-19. Recent statistics indicate that one in six (16.0%) children and young people have been identified as having a mental health disorder, increasing from one in nine (10.8%) in 2017 (Govt 2020). In high deprivation areas like Croydon these statistics are even higher. Without the necessary support these young people are likely to follow a detrimental path.
Solution
Legacy Youth Zone provides essential youth work for young people in Croydon. We have adapted our services to ensure we are providing the most vulnerable young people and their families with vital support during the pandemic and beyond. To achieve this we are providing vulnerable young people with: - Free nutritious hot meals - 121 support & mentoring - Targeted small group activities - A full digital programme of activities - Outreach into the community - Activity and stationery packs