A youth counselling charity in St Albans is calling on the community to help change young lives.
Youth Talk has launched its 100 More campaign, asking 100 people to become regular donors and fund its free counselling service.
Each new donor will help Youth Talk support more young people and cut waiting times.
David Barker, chief executive of Youth Talk, said: "For almost 30 years, our local community has helped us be there for young people when life becomes overwhelming and they need someone to listen.
"Now we're asking 100 more local people to help write the next chapter.
"Together, they'll become part of something much bigger – helping to change, and in some cases save, young lives."
Youth Talk supports more than 120 young people each week, but around 60 are still waiting for help. It marks its 30th anniversary in July 2027.
Former client Rose said Youth Talk helped her "see the light at the end of the tunnel" after she struggled to get support elsewhere.
Jim Lewis, Youth Talk’s head of fundraising and partnerships, said: "When we asked young people what they needed, they didn't ask for another app or another website.
"They told us they wanted someone to listen.
"That's what 100 More is all about.
"Every new monthly supporter helps make sure that when the next young person reaches out for help, we're able to provide free, confidential counselling from qualified professionals.
"If 100 local people each give regularly, they'll help change hundreds of young lives in the years ahead."
Jim will wear a special T-shirt every day until all 100 supporter places are filled.
The shirt features 100 speech bubbles, with each new donor’s initials added as they sign up.
St Albans mayor Matt Fisher, his wife Ayasha and Harpenden mayor Kirsti Wenn are among the first donors to sign up.
Youth Talk hopes to fill all 100 places before its 30th anniversary in July 2027.
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