Fundraising
Solas Residents have been involved in a recent fundraising event that took shape in the form of a charity football match that was held at the Pill Millennium Centre on the 21st of August. Residents & staff from Solas accommodation schemes, Solas Dragons & Seren played against each other in what was a highly competitive soccer afternoon.
The fundraising was in response to two of Solas residents Chris Stockwell & Billy Blanks & also a staff member, Paul Scarfi being selected to represent Wales at the Homelessness World Cup in Milan. Residents & staff then went along to a BBQ hosted by staff & residents at Albert Street.
Alongside this on the 24th of August a sponsored bike ride took place from Brecon to Pontypool. Seven staff members from different services within Solas set out on the ride on what was a wet, windy & miserable Monday morning. There were several aches & pains on the Tuesday morning that’s for sure, just speak to Maria Jones Learning & Development Officer for Solas & she will verify this!
We would to say a big big thank you to everyone who participated in the fundraising, took part in the events & pledged sponsorship monies . In total £1,140 was raised which has really helped with costs involved in helping send the guys to the Homelessness World Cup in Milan.
