Tag: coast shelter
-
COASTIES URGED TO SLEEP “ROUGH 4 A NIGHT” THIS HOMELESSNESS WEEK
The pandemic has seen more people on the Central Coast in a battle to keep a roof over their heads. This National Homelessness Week, Coast Shelter is joining the chorus for more affordable housing.
-
COAST SHELTER SLEEP OUT HEADS ONLINE
For 10 years, Coast Shelter has brought the community together, sleeping out under the stars to raise cash for the homeless. Amid the coronavirus pandemic – Rough 4 A Night is moving online, to help the less fortunate.
-
HOMELESS SHELTERS ADAPT TO COVID-19
61,000 – that’s the number of people who could be at risk of homelessness on the Central Coast. As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, local shelters have had to cut back their operations, despite being very aware, more may need help.
-
COAST SHELTER HELPING FLOOD-AFFECTED HOMELESS
The Central Coast’s homeless community has been hit hard by the weekend’s deluge. Support service Coast Shelter says it’s been under the pump, trying to provide support for those doing it tough.
-
COAST SHELTER SEEKS BOSSES FOR MILLION STAR SLEEPOUT
Dozens of local CEOs will count their lucky stars, when they spend a night out in the elements next month. The Million Star Sleep Out raises money for homeless people and there’s still time to nominate your boss.
-
COAST SHELTER NAMES ITS PRIORITIES TO HELP TACKLE HOMELESSNESS
Frontline workers on the Central Coast have welcomed the Premier’s goal to half homelessness by 2025. But with the amount of people doing it tough increasing locally, they say this won’t be an easy fix.
-
COAST SHELTER CALLS FOR CANNED FOOD
Coast Shelter has renewed its appeal for canned food. The homelessness charity says it has been inundated with clothing donations, following the Marie Kondo phenomenon. But its pantry shelves are now in desperate need of stocking to help volunteers like the Hussein family. Non-perishable items including canned meats, fruit and vegetables are welcome at the…
-
COAST CHARITIES FEAR KONDO CLUTTER INUNDATION
A new de-cluttering craze inspired by a Netflix program has seen Central Coast residents sweep their homes of unloved clothes and goods. But as we clear up like Marie Kondo, charities are warning their bins are already full up and they might not be able to take our donations.
-
AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS: “DO SOMETHING MEANINGFUL”
The growing issue of homelessness on the Central Coast has reached a political deadlock. Coast Shelter is calling on both the state and federal governments to make clear where they stand on the affordable housing crisis.
-
COASTIES URGED TO DIG DEEP FOR COAST SHELTER CHRISTMAS APPEAL
Central Coast charities are working overtime to help the less fortunate as Christmas Day approaches. We’re being urged donate stocking and tummy-fillers – in equal measure – to Coast Shelter’s Christmas Appeal.