Crewe and Nantwich MP Dr Kieran Mullan celebrated the YMCA's 178th birthday as he met with residents at the Crewe hostel - hearing their important stories.

This year marks the 178th anniversary of YMCA, and in honour of the vital work being done locally.

YMCA is the largest and the oldest youth charity in the world.

The non-profit organisation believes in young people and offers them full support to play a fulfilling role within society.

The YMCA celebrated its 178th birthday. YMCA Crewe is located on Gresty Road (YMCA Crewe).

Crewe and Nantwich MP, Dr Kieran Mullan visited YMCA Crewe, Gresty Road, on Friday (June 10).

He joined in with the celebrations as he met with residents to hear their accounts.

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Known as 'Founder's Day', each year YMCAs across the world celebrate their roots, being founded in 1844 by George Williams and 11 of his friends, just a stone's throw from Westminster.

In recognition of those roots, and the continued work being done on the ground every day, Dr Mullan joined YMCA Crewe for Founders Day 2022.

The MP discussed the issues that really matter for young people and the community 178 years on. 

Mark Hills, Chief Executive of YMCA Crewe said: "The unique thing about YMCA – and perhaps why we are the oldest and largest youth charity in existence - is that we adapt to what our local community needs.

"We provide support to ensure that everyone has a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become.

"What better way to mark our Founder's Day, than by empowering young voices and embracing the support of our local MPs to make a real difference to our community, now and far in the future."

The YMCA Crewe aims to provide support to ensure that everyone has a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become (YMCA Crewe).

YMCA England & Wales is made up of 83 member YMCAs working to ensure young people have opportunities to thrive and contribute positively to their communities.

The YMCA operating in 700 different communities and impacts the lives of more than 570,000 people every year.

On the YMCA Crewe website, a statement reads: "We provide commemoration and support for people experiencing homelessness, care leavers, unaccompanied asylum seeking children, and refugees.

"We provide a range of community activities for children, families, and the socially isolated.

"We also run a café and property maintenance service as training opportunities for our service users."

To view the YMCA website click HERE.

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