A supported living initiative will provide 83 homes for young people in Torbay and Plymouth.
An £8m housing scheme in Devon for young people at risk of homelessness has been branded a "beacon of hope" by the charity behind it.
Gareth Soresby, CEO, said the project's 24-hour staff would support residents with community integration, education and employment.He said he hoped the scheme, which would offer rental at a price "affordable for those on housing benefit", would be a "contribution to a solution". Mr Soresby said they were confident the scheme would become a "a beacon of hope for many young people across Torbay and Plymouth".Image caption,
Andy Fletcher said he was supported by YMCA Exeter into affordable housing after a relationship breakdown left him in emergency accommodation."Without the YMCA I would not be in a good spot, I most likely would not be here."It's really great to see them expand to other projects in Plymouth and Torbay."The £8m will cover 65% of the housing costs, plus support staff for three years - with more funds yet to be raised.
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