Coping with Covid - Impact Report 2020

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achievements andhighlightsLEGENDS PROGRAMMELAUNCHOur positive activities programme officiallyrelaunched as LEGENDS! It offers a variety ofeducational and fun activities to enhance thedevelopment and well-being of our youngpeople. Aiming to build confidence, resilienceand skills all whilst in a safe and inclusiveenvironment.EASTER EGG-TRAVAGANZAWe managed to safely deliver over 400Easter treats during the Easter period,ensuring all young people didn't miss out onthe delights of chocolate even during apandemic!CELEBRATINGVOLUNTEERS' WEEKAlthough we virtually celebrated Volunteers'Week this year, we didn't want it to gounnoticed that we appreciate each and everyone of them. From video calls to thank youcards, our volunteers remain at the forefront ofour minds. Watch the video we made for themon our YouTube channel. We couldn't be YLFwithout our dedicated team of volunteers!STILL RECRUITINGVOLUNTEERS!The pandemic seems to have resulted inmore individuals coming forward tovolunteer for the charity which is great news.We recruited over 40 volunteer mentors,befrienders and AA's between April and June!Virtual training and paperwork is beingcompleted and we look forward towelcoming our new recruits!
TEAM ADAPTED TOCHANGEThe YLF team had to adapt very quickly atthe start of lockdown, demonstrating theycould still deliver even whilst at home. Eachstaff member coped with personalchallenges whilst still working as a team tooperate our services as best as we could. Wewelcomed new technologies and flexiblearrangements to ensure we could supportour young people, volunteers and each other.COVID CARE PACKAGESFOR FAMILIESThanks to our successful and ongoingCOVID-19 Fundraising Campaign, we havebeen able to deliver over 200 food parcels,care packages, and entertainment boxes toyoung people in need, families struggling tocope and care leavers who are feelingisolated and experiencing mental healthissues. We cannot thank you all enough!SUPERSTAR AAKEYWORKERSOur volunteers and staff still dedicatinghours of time during the pandemic asAppropriate Adults in custody suites acrossKent have been hailed as ‘Superstars’ byKent Police and Crime Commissioner,Matthew Scott. They have attended morethan 7 callouts a day since April!ADVOCATING FORYOUNG PEOPLEWe were aware that quarantine and socialdistancing measures could have a hugeimpact on our young people and therelationships they have with carers andfamily. Our advocates were there by phoneand video call and regardless of thelockdown they have managed to help over70 young people since April across Kent!
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