Rotary Noosa Daybreak is holding its annual Bookfest from Friday 29 April to Sunday 1 May at the Noosa Leisure Centre.
Bookfest Noosa will raise significant money from the sale of pre-loved books.
Recent assessments of Noosa Shire indicate that up to 110 people are homeless at any time from any of a number of reasons, including domestic violence victims and those that are experiencing financial hardship.
Rotary Noosa Daybreak is partnering with the Salvation Army to support short term accommodation to house the homeless in Noosa Shire.
President of Rotary Noosa Daybreak Richard Marsh said, ”The club members examined a number of local issues that needed financial support using the income from Bookfest and decided to support the provision of short-term accommodation for local homeless people.“
“We have worked with the Salvation Army on a number of other local programs and the members decided that a partnership with them will ensure effective use of the funds raised.
“The Salvation Army has extensive expertise in providing services to the homeless and the funds from Bookfest will allow them to expand homeless services in the Noosa Shire.”
Rotary Noosa Daybreak invited all locals to come along and purchase books on all subjects and contribute to this important local program.
