OFF THE STREET, ON OUR FEET

🎉 Exciting news! A group of amazing individuals who have experienced homelessness firsthand are gearing up to run in the Gold Coast Half Marathon! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Their mission? To raise funds for Fletcher Street Cottage in Byron Bay, an incredible organisation that provides basic needs such as food, showers and laundry, and advocacy and referral services to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

But here's the catch - Fletcher Street Cottage relies 100% on community donations, with no ongoing government funding 😱 That's where you come in! By supporting this fantastic effort, you're not only helping those in need, but you're also empowering these inspiring individuals to improve their health and create connections 💪

Let's all come together to support this worthy cause and make a difference in the lives of those facing homelessness. Donate today and be a part of this amazing journey! 🌟

Be a hero - help us reach the finish line!

VISION 

To support a small team of people with lived experience of homelessness who rely on Fletcher Street Cottage for help with both their lives and wellbeing, to train for the Gold Coast Half Marathon and raise money and awareness for homeless hub Fletcher Street Cottage.

AIM

Service users at Fletcher Street Cottage to actively partake in weekly training and then compete in the Gold Coast Half Marathon on July 1st, 2023. To use this initiative to raise much-needed funds for Fletcher Street Cottage, which helps many individuals and families through support, advocacy and referrals.

OUR RUNNING TEAM NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Fletcher Street Cottage can only keep assisting those experiencing or at risk of homelessness through the support and donations of our community.

MESSAGE FROM TEAM LEADER MATHEW BROSTER
After being a rough sleeper, Mathew Broster is determined to raise much-needed funds for the cottage that helped him secure housing, by leading the Fletcher Street Cottage Running Team.

“At Fletcher Street Cottage, many of us rely on the morning breakfast, showers, laundry and shelter that are essential assistance with our survival. As we gather a strong group of us rough sleepers together, running side by side, we are creating awareness and breaking the stereotype of homelessness. With a running coach on hand, a dogsitter planned, a beautiful coastline to run on, and a consistent training program, we have a plan - to get 'Off the Street, On Our Feet'. Every donation motivates us to keeping going! Please donate to this initative to support rough sleepers in the Byron community."

- Mathew Broster, Organiser and Fletcher Street Cottage service user

All funds donated will be used by Fletcher Street Cottage to offer services to the homeless in the Byron Shire. These services include breakfast, laundry, organisational navigation and advocacy. Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do at www.fletcherstreetcottage.com.au.

If you would like to become a sponsor, please get in touch at [email protected] or 0491 670 882.

Byron Community Centre is a registered charity, all donations above $2 are tax deductible.