Connect2Home
Our next Connect 2 Home event – 7 August People First Stadium
Official opening at 9am by the Deputy Mayor Donna Gates, Minister for Housing (tbc) and our major sponsors.
The event cannot be held without the generous support of our major sponsors: Gold Coast Suns, People First Stadium, Gold Coast Community Fund, ABC Gold Coast, O’Brien’s Catering, Kinetic and the City of Gold Coast.
We also receive generous support from our corporate sponsors such as Event Marquees
For more information, or if you would like to get involved, follow our Connect2Home page.
Details on the Event
The event is held on the first Wednesday in August as part of National Homelessness Week.
The event will open at 8am for a hot breakfast only, the donations and service areas will commence after the official opening at 9am.
It is a FREE event for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in our community.
Gold Coast Connect2Home assists people to create pathways, open doors, raise awareness, and access community support through a one-stop shop, whilst providing services in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. We aim to have a balance between community and professional services that people can access across the year whilst creating a safe and fun experience for all.
Donations please see below
Gold Coast residents experiencing homelessness and those at risk of homelessness will benefit from your donations.
This year as people are struggling through the cost of living we are seeking donations only in the following areas:
1. Toiletries, disposable nappies, wet wipes
Sunscreen and insect repellent
2. Clothes and shoes in good condition
New underwear and socks
3.Non-perishable food
Volunteering Volunteering GC
There are many opportunities to be able to support the event through volunteering.
All volunteering for the event is managed by Volunteering Gold Coast – please go to their site for more information
Some wonderful images from our past events
Thank you to everyone
Video
Please see below a small video of the event.