Wales and West Housing has donated £10,000 to help homeless young people and victims of domestic abuse in Caerphilly.
The board of the housing association chose to make its annual donation to Llamau, one of Wales’ leading homelessness charities.
Llamau works across Wales to prevent homelessness and provides safe accommodation and support for people to find housing.
In Caerphilly Llamau runs an outreach project working with 14 to 19-year-olds who are most at risk of homelessness.
Its early intervention project provides an advice worker to provide long-term support to young people identified as at risk of homelessness.
Throughout the county the charity also runs refuges for women and their families fleeing domestic abuse, 24-hour supported housing schemes for young people, and a ‘Learning 4 Life’ centre, which trains young people with the basic skills for independent living that many take for granted.
Sharon Lee, Chair of Wales and West Housing, said: “Llamau is a charity which provides high levels of individual support to help individuals to gain the necessary skills to live independently and integrate with communities.
“The organisation and its staff demonstrate commitment that goes over and above in the way they assist both young people and women fleeing domestic abuse.
“We are happy to support Llamau as we share a vision to make a difference to people’s lives and communities in the Caerphilly area.”
Frances Beecher, Chief Executive of Llamau said: “Homelessness among young people and vulnerable women is a growing problem. Last year we supported thousands of young people and women, and the complexity of their problems is increasing year-on-year.
“We are delighted to receive this amazing donation from Wales & West Housing. The £10,000 will make a huge difference to help more disadvantaged people in Caerphilly leave homelessness behind for good.”