The Rotary Club of Gosford has donated more than $7,500 from the proceeds of its annual Razzamatazz Show to help refurnish Coast Shelter’s men’s refuge in Gosford.
The refuge provides vital crisis accommodation and support services to men experiencing homelessness.
But after many years of constant use, the furnishings were worn and in dire need of replacing.
“When we had Coast Shelter’s Men’s Service Manager come and talk at one of our meetings we learned about the need to upgrade the living environment at the men’s refuge, and our club members collectively decided that they would be one of the beneficiaries of our annual Razzamatazz fundraising,” Rotary Club Treasurer David Boardman said.
“The timing could not have been better, as the NSW Department of Housing had also just completed some structural renovations to the building, giving them a clean slate.”
The money raised via the popular variety show has allowed Coast Shelter to buy new beds, mattresses, lounges and armchairs, side and coffee tables, a dining setting, clinical office furniture, bookcases and a rug to significantly improve the living conditions for the refuge’s residents during their stay.
“Having never had brand new furniture in our men’s refuge before, this donation has not only blown our current clients away but also put huge smiles on our refuge staff’s faces,” Coast Shelter CEO Lee Shearer said.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Rotary Club of Gosford for their amazing efforts in providing a fresh, comfortable and dignified environment for the men in our care as they work to get back on their feet.”
The Razzamatazz Show was funded through the generous support of local Central Coast businesses, making both the production and the fundraising possible.
The Rotary Club of Gosford has also provided support to Coast Shelter in various other ways over the years and continue to improve the lives of Coasties from all walks of life through their community fundraising and involvement.
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