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Communications Department
Monday 25 November 2024 12:23
Manchester United will once again open the doors of Old Trafford for the return of the Warm Hub evenings, as part of a wide range of initiatives organised by the club and Manchester United Foundation, to support the local community this winter.
As temperatures start to fall, the Red Cafe will provide those in need with the option of a space to stay warm, chat, have a hot drink and some snacks.
The Warm Hub evenings will begin tonight Monday 25 November and continue for several weeks from 17:00 to 20:00 GMT. The evenings are free for anyone* to attend, and people can arrive and register via the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand reception before being guided to the Red Cafe.
In addition to the physical benefits of the warm space, the Red Cafe will offer a welcoming place for people who may feel lonely or worried during the Christmas and New Year period to spend time with others in safe surroundings.
Fans are invited to attend our Warm Hub sessions from Monday 25 November.
Manchester United Foundation has also continued its efforts to support the local community this winter.
Earlier this month, the Foundation asked fans, club staff and players across both first team squads to donate clean adult and children’s coats ahead of men’s and women’s games at Old Trafford and Leigh Sports Village on Sunday, 3 November.
All donated coats have since been given to those who access Foundation projects, to keep participants warm during the winter months.
In addition to this initiative, the Foundation will be mirroring last year’s £100,000 investment into warm clothing items to support every young person across its 77 partner schools, in Greater Manchester and beyond. These items include hats, gloves, scarves, blankets and more.
To raise awareness and encourage donations in support of vulnerable young people across Greater Manchester, on 16 November, more than 120 people, including former players Danny Simpson and David May, braved the cold terraces of Old Trafford for the third edition of the stadium sleep out.
In total, the stadium Sleep Out raised over £30,000, with all donations split between the Foundation and Centrepoint – a charity that supports homeless people.
Whether Christmas is part of people’s life or not, the festive period can be a difficult time for many. It’s a time of year that can apply additional pressure on people and can affect mental health and wellbeing in lots of different ways.
Earlier this year the club teamed up with Andy’s Man Club to host peer-to-peer support sessions at Old Trafford. The sessions have been running every Monday from 7pm with the aim of facilitating open discussions about mental health to help men through the power of conversation.
The charity’s mission is to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and wellbeing, provide a sounding board for men who are struggling, and support suicide prevention. The organisation now has over 200 groups, supporting over 4,800 men nationwide who attend weekly sessions to open-up about their experiences.
To learn more about the sessions at Old Trafford or about Andy’s Man Club, visit their official website.
*Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 16.
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Communications Department
Monday 25 November 2024 12:23
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