On Thursday 25th March the new Homely Project was officially opened at the YMCA Southend. Due to Covid restrictions this was an online event but we were delighted to be able to take part. I am especially pleased to be able to tell you that the new suite of rooms, that will help vulnerable young people make a fresh start, have been named in memory of Jim McEvoy.
Jim was a great supporter of Serving the Homeless, helping us to provide the music at our Christmas Concerts and supporting our events. He worked tirelessly to help the youngsters in the town, working on the SOS Bus, as a Street Pastor and in the Night Shelters, and so it is very fitting that the new rooms should bear his name. I know that Fran and his boys are very pleased that money donated in Jim’s memory has been used by us in this project. We are happy to have played a part in this development which has been supported by Land Aid.
We would like to thank all of you who continue to support the work of Serving the Homeless through your donations and prayers.
Jo Ronan, Chair, Serving the Homeless