Rosies to Launch New Gold Coast North Van Thanks to Generous Community Support

The streets of Gold Coast North have a new resident!

Key points:

The new van is a vital addition to the charity’s work across the Gold Coast North region.

Rosies’ Gold Coast North Branch team of over 200 volunteers provides friendship and connection six nights a week and a hearty BBQ Sunday fortnightly.

In the past 12 months, the team has recorded more than 12,000 patron interactions—a testament to the impact of their mission.

Rosies – Friends on the Street is proud to introduce their new outreach van to the area.

“The new van will significantly enhance Rosies’ capacity to provide friendship and support to those experiencing homelessness, social isolation, or hardship in the Gold Coast North community,” the organisation said in a statement.

The new van is a vital addition to the charity’s work across the Gold Coast North region.

Rosies CEO Jayne Shallcross said the new van is a vital addition to the charity’s work across the Gold Coast North region.

“Support from the James Frizelle Charitable Foundation and the Saywell Foundation have significant impact on our local community, as they fund the vital and life-changing work of Rosies,” Jayne said.

“Thanks to their collective generosity we can continue to be a consistent presence on the street for those who need it most.”

Rosies’ Gold Coast North Branch team provides friendship and connection six nights a week and a hearty BBQ Sunday fortnightly.

Rosies’ Gold Coast North Branch team of over 200 volunteers provides friendship and connection six nights a week and a hearty BBQ Sunday fortnightly.

In the past 12 months, the team has recorded more than 12,000 patron interactions—a testament to the impact of their mission.

Rosies – Friends on the Street is a grassroots organization dedicated to providing community and connection through street outreach.

Rosies Friends on the Street new van, photo supplied and used with permission

The team cares for individuals experiencing homelessness, hardship, or social isolation.

With a dedicated team of 1,650 volunteers and 14 branches across the state, Rosies conducts over 210 outreaches each month, offering companionship and support to those in need.

The christening will be held at 10am on Wednesday, 30 April, at the James Frizelle Charitable Foundation office, located at 18 Nind Street, Southport.

Visit rosies.org.au to learn more.

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