A Manchester organisation, Supporting People in Need (SPIN) has entered into partnership with The Well which is helping more of the homeless and people in need in.

SPIN was created by two brothers Marc Evens and John Herstell over two years ago.

The reason behind setting up SPIN was after Marc became homeless himself.

After he got himself back on his feet he wanted to help others in the same position he had been in.

Marc and John had also ventured on another project called The Well.

The Well, situated in Coverdale Church, Coverdale Close, Ardwick opened two years ago and is currently the only self funded, not for profit charity.

It started off as a rat infested church/ community centre and was only fit for demolishing until it was offered to SPIN.

After a lot of hard work Marc, John and dedicated volunteers turned the battered building into ‘The Well’.

It is now a fully functioning church, industrial sized kitchen, full sized canteen, games/ entertainment room and 12 beds.

All 12 of the beds are occupied at the moment with those seeking refuge from the harsh streets of Manchester.

John and Marc are in desperate need to raise funds as they need things like heating through the cold winter months.

Marc said: “We are seeking out grants from different companies and fund raising by using a Go Fund Me page”

“We get charity donations and have drop off points in Tesco too.”

At the moment they only house males, but they have links to other organisations that help couples and/ or other genders.

Jamie Dennis, one of the volunteers said: “We need more volunteers, money, food, clothing, bedding, professionals to help and improve The Well and sponsorship.”

The Well is for anybody in need and provide a Sunday Dinner open to the community and people that need a bit of extra help, every Sunday at The Well.

They also do a street kitchen every Thursday outside of Manchester Cathedral.

Marc and John would walk the streets of Manchester handing out sandwiches, hot drinks and clothing to the homeless and people in need.

John said: “We are striving to provide the most basic human rights to those on the streets or in need.”

After sustaining an injury whilst serving in our National Armed Forces John was unable to take to the streets.

Jamie said: “We get upward of 50 visitors coming every week to indulge in a three course, restaurant standard food.”

“We provide a variety of food, hot/ cold drinks and snacks as well as an ear to bend and a warm, caring connection from a genuine bunch of volunteers.”

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