The New Leaf Foundation has been created to help bring communities in East Manchester together and boost mental health, in relaxed and creative environments.

Marcelina Stengert is a qualified counsellor living in Openshaw. She founded New Leaf Foundation as a way to bring people together and boost mental health and wellbeing in a relaxed and fun environment.

New Leaf Foundation is currently hosting weekly Community Lunches, a Talk and Share Café and a Walking Group. Marcelina has hopes to grow the offer from New Leaf as more people take part and offer their time volunteering.

Both the Talk and Share Café and the Community Lunch sessions are free, and provide an opportunity for people in the community to catch up over healthy homemade meals.

New Leaf Foundation urgently needs support from volunteers. Are you a whiz in the kitchen? Love a chit-chat? Perhaps you're even able to deliver food parcels to residents in the local area. Please contact Marcelina if you are able to volunteer your time.

Additionally support with funding, support with social media, a local place for the group to meet, a creative mind to join the Board of Trustees.

Or call on 07737104433

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