Red Bus CDC NSW has unveiled a specially wrapped bus featuring the Coast Shelter, marking the beginning of a significant community partnership.
The partnership was announced during a Service Commencement Celebration at the Bateau Bay bus depot, symbolising Red Bus CDC NSW’s commitment to community engagement as they begin operations in the area.
The local bus operator also announced a donation of $5,000 for Coast Shelter as part of the collaboration.
CDC NSW David Mead said the company was pleased to support raising awareness and profile for a local organisation that did incredible work.
“Red Bus has been a part of this community for 80-plus years, and our intention as Red Bus CDC NSW is to continue to represent the communities we operate in,” he said.
Coast Shelter CEO Lee Shearer said she was thrilled to see the bus wrapped in Coast Shelter branding, complete with pictures of dedicated staff and volunteers.
“This initiative beautifully highlights the strong community focus that both Coast Shelter and Redbus CDC NSW share,” she said.
Coast Shelter, a pillar of the Central Coast community for more than 30 years, provides crucial services addressing homelessness, domestic and family violence and poverty.
The organisation has grown from a single refuge to a community housing provider operating 10 specialist homelessness services.
Red Bus CDC NSW, a joint venture combining the global expertise of ComfortDelGro Corporation with the 82-year legacy of The Entrance Red Bus Services, aims to leverage this partnership to raise awareness and funds for Coast Shelter’s essential programs.
Red Bus CDC NSW covered the costs to design and wrap the bus which will serve as a mobile billboard, spreading awareness of Coast Shelter’s mission and encouraging community involvement.
For more information on supporting Coast Shelter and its services visit https://coastshelter.org.au/