By JOLENE OGLE
It was raining socks and jocks at Noosa Today as staff collect donations for the annual Homeless Comment Day in Nambour as part of Homelessness Prevention Week from 3-9 August.
The event will be held at Quota Park from 9am to noon today (Thursday 6 August) and aims to raise awareness and provide access to services and support agencies in one location.
Sunshine Coast Housing and Homelessness Network event organiser Annette Baker said the event is a chance to meet with local services and support in an informal and relaxed environment without the daily pressures to share information and advice.
“Anyone experiencing or at risk of homelessness will have access to housing services, legal advice, financial counselling, health services and other support agencies,” she said.
“Free haircuts, giveaways and meals will also be available.
“Everyone is welcome as we have some fun activities for all the family including face painting and jumping castles.”
Nambour Community Centre (NCC) reached out to the Noosa community to donate new underwear and socks for the homeless and will be handed out today at the Homeless Connect Day.
NCC office manager Donna Holdom said the response from the Noosa community has been inspiring and the centre’s members can’t wait to hand out the donated items and make life a little more comfortable for those in need this winter.
The Noosa Today socks and jocks collection has ended but there are still ways people can help the homeless during Homelessness Prevention Week.
Noosa businesses are collecting donations to help make life a little more comfortable for those sleeping rough.
