This World Homeless Day, Friday 10th October, local youth homelessness charity Safe and Sound Homes (SASH) is inviting residents to ‘glo out’ in style.
The Neon Walk for Change is a vibrant, family-friendly 5km walk aimed at raising awareness and vital funds for young people facing homelessness in York and North Yorkshire.
Supported by YorkMix, the evening will feature live entertainment, music, a neon-themed warm-up, as well as refreshments.
Event details
- Date: Friday 10th October 2025
- Time: Arrive from 6:30pm for entertainment and neon warm-up. Walk begins at 8:30pm.
- Start Location: Innovation Centre, University of York – parking is free.
- Distance: 5km – suitable for all fitness levels, wheelchair and pushchair friendly.
- Entry Fee: £15 per adult / £10 per child (ages 5+)
- Who Can Join: Individuals, groups, families (children over 5), and dogs on leads are welcome!
Along the glowing route, participants will be able to enjoy a variety of exciting musical performances.
“Every step helps us provide safe, stable accommodation.”
Aimee Harding, Community Fundraising Officer at SASH, said:
“The SASH Neon Walk for Change is a new event this year, holding it on World Homeless Day is the perfect time to come together and show young people that their community cares and there’s support available for them.
“Whether you’re walking solo, with friends, family, or your glow-in-the-dark dog, every step helps us provide safe, stable accommodation for young people in need.”
Why walk?
The walk raises crucial funds to support SASH’s work with 16–25 year-olds experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. The charity offers:
- Nightstop: Emergency accommodation for young people who have nowhere else to go.
- Supported Lodgings: Longer-term accommodation with trained hosts, where a young person can stay for up to two years.
“Community events like this are vital for us,” Aimee added. “Every walker, every pound raised changes the lives of young people and helps us to prevent youth homelessness.”
To continue its work, SASH needs to raise approximately £500,000 per year through donations and local fundraising.
About SASH
Safe and Sound Homes (SASH) is a charity working across York and North Yorkshire to prevent youth homelessness.
SASH provides emergency accommodation and long-term support through a network of hosts who welcome young people into their homes.
The charity also offers an enhanced support programme, helping young people move towards independent and stable futures.
A charity spokesperson said, “Supporting a young person facing homelessness to build a brighter future is as much about tackling the root cause of their homelessness as it is about putting a roof over their head.”
Get your glow sticks ready and sign up here.
