People across Greater Manchester will turn up for work or school on Friday wearing their club colours in a bid to raise money and awareness for the Tackle4Mcr and Centrepoint charities.
Originally founded by Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham with former Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany - now the player-manager at Anderlecht - the charity aims to tackle rough sleeping and homelessness in Greater Manchester.
Friday’s event - named #FootballFriday in association with HitsRadio - is being supported by businesses and schools not just in Greater Manchester but further afield too.
“This city is a bigger, better place than the place I came to ten years ago,” said Kompany. “Yet through it all, homelessness has become a growing concern. We must be honest about that. That’s why I came up with this idea.
“I want to shine a spotlight, raise money and to work with partners so that people do not have to sleep rough. I want them to have the dignity they deserve. To do this, I am working with the Mayor, Andy Burnham, and with important partners. I am honoured to have these people alongside.
“So, obviously this is not about being Blue, Red, any colour or no colour. It is about being a Manc. I know it is not easy, but I think it is in the character of Manchester to get started on a problem and then work out all the issues and details as we go along. And the problem is urgent.
“That is why I am dedicating my testimonial year to the homeless of this city."
Kompany has made a huge impact on Manchester since signing for the Blues and has held several high profile fund-raisers in recent years. He ended his City career in the best possible style - winning the domestic treble and going out at the top.
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