CafeSmart takes place this Friday - uniting the community over our favourite brew to help fund local homeless services.
On Friday the 9th August, the coffee industry will unite with StreetSmart Australia’s annual CafeSmart initiative to help combat homelessness, where participating cafes donate $1 from every coffee sold, directly supporting smaller grassroots homeless charities.
CafeSmart strives to break the mould of prejudice surrounding homelessness, working to support those who are at risk or are currently homeless.
StreetSmart Australia has raised $5 million since it's launch in 2003, funding 1823 projects for 605 organisations, operating at a local level to fund critical services. These smaller organisations are embedded within local communities, and require assistance to respond to the communities needs.
In 2018, CafeSmart raised $238,720 for 159 projects, taking total distributions to more than $1 million!
This year, the charity has launched a new initiative, CafeSmart in the workplace, enabling businesses to get involved during CafeSmart week. Workplaces can hold bake sales, coffee mornings, or simply ask for contributions to the cause.
For more information head to www.streetsmartaustralia.org/cafesmart