{"id":4839,"date":"2025-09-12T16:14:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T15:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slcrail.com\/?p=4839"},"modified":"2025-09-12T16:14:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T15:14:42","slug":"supporting-communities-to-thrive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/slcrail.com\/supporting-communities-to-thrive\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting communities to thrive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"noSpacingAbove spacingBelow\" data-text-type=\"withSpacing\">Sam Uren, Director of SLC, recently joined other volunteers to welcome Jon Fraser, the former Highways Lead at Worcestershire County Council and now a Director on the Board of Worcestershire Ambassadors to officially open the new premises of the Bromsgrove Youth and Community Hub, where Sam regularly volunteers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"noSpacingAbove spacingBelow\" data-text-type=\"withSpacing\">The Hub provides a safe, inclusive environment for young people aged 9\u201325 to grow, express themselves and build connections. He was delighted to help mark this new chapter for the Hub.<\/p>\n<p class=\"noSpacingAbove spacingBelow\" data-text-type=\"withSpacing\">Sam said: \u201cVolunteering at the Hub has been a fantastic way to stay connected with young people. It encourages me to think differently, challenge my views and give something back to the community. 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