In this second edition of our Partners eNewsletter, we update you on the progress of the Hope Street First Response Youth Service in Melton, including some exciting news that sees the new Youth Refuge begin emerging from the plans into a reality for the rising numbers of young people and young families experiencing homelessness in Melton. We also feature several corporate partner companies and individuals whose compassion, commitment and contributions are making a real difference in addressing the needs of young people in crisis.
On behalf of the Hope Street Board of Directors, Corporate Committee and team members, I sincerely thank you for your ongoing tremendous support and generous contribution towards the Hope Street First Response Youth Service in Melton. Wishing you all a festive Christmas and a safe and fun New Year.
Please contact Serap Ozdemir, Business Development and Partnerships Manager, at serap.ozdemir@hopest.org or 0401 473 923 if you have any queries.
In the new year, I look forward to continuing our shared drive in providing young people and young families experiencing homelessness with community support and a future with hope.
Best wishes
Donna Bennett
CEO
Brand Architects Presentation
Hope Street recently held a Corporate Sponsors event to present the design of our Melton project. This article provides a summary of the presentation by Brand Architects Director, Laurence Robinson, for the new Hope Street First Response Youth Service in Melton.
Over the 2015/16 and 2016/17 period,142 young people listing the City of Melton as their residing suburb sought assistance at the Social Housing and Support Network Western Access Point.