The Bangalow CWA says that action on homelessness has been one of their core missions for several years.
The Bangalow CWA’s Di Campbell says the theme for Homelessness Week is ‘Homelessness Action Now’ and the Bangalow CWA donates some of the proceeds of craft and cooking going in regular donations to the Liberation Larder, Fletcher St Cottage, The SHIFT Project Byron Bay, The Winsome and Lismore Soup Kitchen and support for the Bangalow Men’s Shed Food Pantry.
Powerful and important work
Di says the Bangalow CWA recognises the powerful and important work of these largely volunteer run and not-for-profit organisations which, every week, struggle to meet the growing need of community either experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
‘It is part of our charter to improve the lives of women and children living in regional and rural areas, so we see supporting these groups as a way we can be part of the solution.
This is action! Our locally made jams, hand knitted cardigans, potholders, tea cosies, and fabulous cakes, continue to raise money every week so that we can keep supporting the people who support our communities most vulnerable.
‘We encourage everyone to think of what action they might like to be part of: whether it’s advocating for more public housing, volunteering in a food kitchen, or maybe popping into our Bangalow rooms and buying a chutney or jam!’
The Bangalow CWA is at 31 Byron St, Bangalow, and they have a Facebook page.
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