Colin , Shaun , Martin & Lee are running the relay in the "Potters Arf" on Sun 9th June 2019 for "THE MACARI CENTRE " because it is a real concern for all of us and we want to help.
Every day, more than 3,500 people sleep rough on the streets of Britain. There are times when people struggle to handle financial situations, life situations , family situations any situation and it really could happen to anyone. People young or old , male or female get in a spiral that they can't get out of and they need someone to come along and show them a way out - Life has been tough for them.
Sadly, the demand in Stoke-On-Trent and across the country is that we are turning people away at night, and you just don't want to do that.
This is the reality of austerity, where the welfare cuts have left the weakest exposed. Year on year 1 million + food parcels are handed out at food banks, Approx 415,000 of those to children.
Homelessness is an increasingly common sight in every town and city in the country.
The staff and volunteers at the Macari Centre help those that stay with all aspects of their life, giving them emotional support and administrative help when they are faced with appointments at the Job Centre, Housing Association or in court.
Former Stoke City manager Lou Macari opened the 28 bed centre after a walk through Hanley in 2016 where he saw many people sleeping in doorways and now the centre is helping them people so please please lets be like Lou and make a difference.
Thanks To Everyone who reads and donates to a fantastic cause, and lets help those who need a roof over their head and support our city.
We have had to "Crowdfund" for this cause because of it not being a charity affiliated with "just giving" but we will push for this also.

Colin , Shaun, Martin & Lee