Glasgow community football sessions help kids get off the streets
He said:"What we are trying to do is get the young ones involved in sports and mix them in different communities."The kids are from all different backgrounds.Participants play on the astroturf next to Maryhill Hub every Tuesday night, where all are welcome."We take names and I will go and give them to the director of G20 Works, it just gives them a project."
Other than the benefits of fitness and engaging with peers, the initiative also promotes mental well-being.He said:"Football breaks a lot of barriers down and definitely supports their mental health."We are just trying to reach out to them and get them involved in the community.The G20 WorksThe volunteer said:"It's brilliant. Just to be there, seeing them kicking about is great,"And it's creating this safe environment for them as well.
"A lot of people are complaining about the young people being disruptive but there is not much for them to do in the community., are striving to support local young people to access more opportunities in their community and to build relationships to make the area safer and more nurturing for everyone."
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