ROUTES, a youth drop-in centre on Frome’s Palmer Street, is campaigning to raise tens of thousands of pounds to avoid closure. Here, one volunteer says it is ‘special’ and a ‘safe space’.
Mona Vaas says, “I moved to the area last year, pretty much stumbled across Routes and never left as it’s so nice! They really are the only safe space in Frome for people like me, and I’ve found a wonderful volunteering opportunity there in their youth café.
“Routes provides me with lots of support for my social anxiety which has enabled me to make friends. All I can say really is come to Routes and find out why it’s so special for yourself!
“I really do feel that if Routes closes, I’m going to move; I wouldn’t have enough reason to stay in Frome.”
Routes is still in need of thousands of pounds to stay open. To support the centre’s appeal contact sstobbart@mendipymca.org.uk or donations can be made by text to MEND41 £10 to 70070.
