Our aim is – To offer vulnerable people in our
society the opportunity to improve their quality
of life so they aren’t disadvantaged
because of poverty.
GISDA was founded in
1985 by a group of volunteers in the Caernarfon area who were
concerned about the growing problem of youth homelessness in the town during the early 80’s and the prejudices they faced when seeking
help and support.
In 1989, in partnership with Cymdeithas Tai
Eryri, we opened our first hostel, called Hafan, in Caernarfon, for 8 young people. Since
then we have opened another hostel, called Llys Meddyg, and a hostel,
called Fron Fawr, both in Blaenau Ffestiniog. We also have two fully-furnished
houses in Dolgellau, which are owned
by Tai Clwyd. We also work in partnership
with Gwynedd Council and the Housing Associations and, as a result, we have projects that
can support people in other properties.
We also continue to support people who are still
living at home.
GISDA originally stood for’Grŵp Ieuenctid Sengl Digartref Arfon’ which meant Young, Single, Homeless Group of Arfon. Today we support young homeless people and their
families throughout Gwynedd
to include: single young people, single
parents, expectant mothers, couples and families.
Over the years our services have
expanded and developed and are
still as much in demand
today as they have always
been.
Contact:
Chief Executive