Sleep Easy 2025
To mark World Homeless Day, we’re seeking members of the community to come together for a night under the stars, braving the elements, building cardboard shelters and sharing experiences to raise both vital funds and support for those at risk of homelessness in Lincoln.
On Friday 7th March 2025, YMCA Lincolnshire will be hosting its annual Sleep Easy event at the Dean’s Green of Lincoln Cathedral.
In 2010, YMCA Lincolnshire held its first Sleep Easy event to raise awareness and funds for those at risk of homelessness in Lincoln. Fifteen years on, the charity houses and supports over 400 people a year in the county.
Rough sleeping in England has increased by 120% since 2010 and the number of people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, is at an all-time high. It’s now more important than ever that we continue to offer shelter, support, and hope to those who need it – helping them on their journey to independence. We can’t do it without the generous support of the community.
Helen Wright Director of Housing at YMCA Lincolnshire says: “We provide far more than just a bed for our residents. Our wrap-around services support them with their mental and physical wellbeing, help them build skills and confidence, and provide them with access to opportunities and activities where they can relax, learn and belong.
Sleep Easy is a hugely important event in our calendar. The money we raise through this event will allow us to continue our high level of wrap-around support and enable our residents to thrive.”
Gather your friends, families, or colleagues and create a fundraising team. Share your stories, raise awareness and let’s spark conversations about homelessness in our community.
Mark your calendar, and register your interest using the link below. Together, we can sleep out for a brighter future for others.
