Local construction company, CiteCon, have partnered with homelessness support charity, Orange Sky, to take part in the ‘Sudsy Challenge’ this September, raising funds and awareness of homelessness in the Mackay region.
Orange Sky provides free mobile laundry services for people experiencing hardships and isolation in Mackay and across Australia.
New research by Orange Sky reveals that one in three Australians have been severely impacted by the cost-of-living crisis.
In light of this fact, the not-for-profit organisation is calling for Australians to register for the Sudsy Challenge, to raise awareness and funds for people doing it tough.
The Sudsy Challenge runs throughout September, aiming to raise funds for people experiencing hardship. Participants of the challenge are encouraged to ‘keep their kit on’ for three consecutive days, in a bid to spark real conversations on the topic of homelessness.
CiteCon held a BBQ in honour of their tremendous efforts this week, encouraging open conversations between their staff about homelessness and the power of communication and community spirit.
Co-Founder and Finance Manager of CiteCon, Rebecca Gardner states, “Suicide rates in the construction industry for 19-25 year-old men is astounding.
“Those young men might end up on the street, or something happens in their lives and this might help them. So for us it’s full circle, that’s why we support it.”
Rebecca said it is humbling to be a part of an event like this
“It opens your eyes and makes you realise, there are a lot of people out there in need,” she said.
“It’s good for our team to be able to support a cause like this. I’d really like to see a Mackay challenge, all you’re giving is your energy and communication.
“It would be great to see everyone get involved.”
CiteCon has raised more than $9,000 in just three days. They are in the top four of the Sudsy Challenge teams across Australia and New Zealand, for the second year in a row.
Lisa Jamieson, Mackay Service Leader at Orange Sky, says that having open conversations is the biggest key to battling the misconceptions surrounding homelessness.
Lisa stresses that it is important to provide a safe space for people to feel connected with their community and realise they are not alone in facing their everyday battles.
Through The Sudsy Challenge, individuals can rally up their friends, colleagues and peers together to make an even bigger impact in the lives of people doing it tough, to strengthen bonds and create lasting change.
Orange Sky encourages the local community to register for the Sudsy Challenge, to raise awareness and funds for homelessness. For more information and to get involved in The 2023 Sudsy Challenge, visit thesudsychallenge.com.au.
Mackay Service Leader at Orange Sky, Lisa Jaimeson and Co-Founder and Finance Manager of CiteCon, Rebecca Gardner.
Project Manager, Michael White, cooking up a barbeque breakfast for the CiteCon team.
CiteCon team attending their morning BBQ alongside Lisa Jaimeson.
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