Steve's Story

A story of community and development through a local church football team

“I’ve never been so grateful for what I’ve got, and I’ve got to keep it going like that.”

 Steve shares how joining a local church football team – Team Genesis – with the support of the team at the Shrubbery, completely transformed his life. Building friendships, finding purpose, and staying on the right path through football and faith, combined to have a really significant impact on him and his journey.

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