Homeward Bound - A walk to end Homelessness
Event Information
Description
Right now, more than 116,000 Australians are homeless #HW2018. They include, families with children, young people, older people, single adults, people with disabilities. With the main causes of homelessness being poverty, unaffordable rents, and family violence. Our homelessness services are currently experiencing historically high demand for support.
On any given night in Australia, 1 in 200 people are homeless with 3,280 people homeless within the Eastern Metropolitan Area.
So, put on your walking shoes and join us at Ringwood Lake on July 31 to help raise awareness of homelessness in our community.
11am to 1pm
Find us near the soundshell
Free BBQ lunch
Coffee available for purchase
What to Bring: BYO Water bottle / Umbrella (just in case) / Donation of non-perishable food for those experiencing homelessness
For further information, please call Jo on 0419 363 261 or visit www.ehn.org.au
This event is in support of Homelessness Week 2018 and is held annually to raise awareness of the causes of homelessness and the solutions. This year’s theme is Ending Homelessness Together and will be held from 6th to 12th August. #HW2018
Please register so we know you're coming!