Coast Shelter launches Christmas Appeal
Thousands of men, women and families on the Central Coast will experience immense financial hardship and stress this Christmas. CEO of Coast Shelter, Rachel Willis, launched the 2018 Coast Shelter…
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The council, and we as citizens, can’t afford to sit and do nothing
[Forum] In regards to the video news interview with Coast Shelter’s, Laurie Maher, re affordable housing, it is not enough to provide even a massive increase in transitory housing for rough…
Sleepout raised $57,000 for Coast Shelter
Over 50 executives, business owners and their staff, swapped their beds for sleeping bags on Friday, August 10, as part of Coast Shelter’s Million Star Executive Sleepout. Held at Glenworth…
Maher’s last official interview a must see
Laurie Maher has officially retired from his post at Coast Shelter but Coast Community News had a final chat with Laurie about whether the current acute levels of homelessness across…
Video News: Laurie Maher on homelessness
Retiring CEO of Coast Shelter has spoken with Coast Community News in a frank video interview about the issue of homelessness and sleeping rough. Mr Maher shared his thoughts about…
Rachel Willis to replace Laurie Maher at Coast Shelter
The Board of Directors of Coast Shelter has announced the appointment of, Ms Rachel Willis, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Following an extensive recruitment process, the replacement for, Mr Laurie…
Recycling machines offer benefit to Coast Shelter
Coast Shelter has thrown their support behind the Return and Earn recycling scheme and are urging residents to take advantage of the initiative in Erina, with the choice of giving…
Laurie Maher receives Homelessness NSW Lifetime Achievement Award
At the recent Homelessness NSW Conference, held in Wollongong, Mr Laurie Maher, CEO of Coast Shelter, was a recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Ms Shayne Silvers, Operations Manager,…
Coast Shelter has provided accommodation to 16,866 homeless men, women and children
To commemorate the success of clients, guests and volunteers over 25 years, Coast Shelter, with the help of Noel Fisher Photography and Philanthropy Australia, have produced a book to provoke…
Annual State funding for Coast Shelter has increased by $5 million in six years
Member for Terrigal, Mr Adam Crouch, has reaffirmed the NSW Government’s commitment to supporting those who are experiencing homelessness and those who are at risk of homelessness right across NSW,…
Gosford Public School presented a cheque to Coast Shelter
The captains of Gosford Public School have presented Coast Shelter with a cheque from the school’s Term 1 fund raising activities. Coast Shelter CEO, Mr Laurie Maher, was on hand…
Toast the Coast raises over $54,000 for Coast Shelter
Gosford City Rotary Club has celebrated the success of the 2017 Toast the Coast with a donation of $54,500 to Coast Shelter’s Domestic Violence programs. Blessed with a magnificent sunny…
Coast Shelter starts awareness campaign
Coast Shelter, which runs refuges for women and children, has started a domestic violence campaign to “let people, who might be suffering in silence, know that there is help available”….
Rhythm Hut to host fundraiser for Coast Shelter
A fundraiser for Coast Shelter will be held at the Rhythm Hut on February 4. The event will feature sets from Bec Pap and Jesse O’Neil_Hutchin and two high-octane sets…
Four homeless people have already died in 2016
More than 100 people attended Coast Shelter’s annual Memorial Service for those who have died from homelessness. The event was held at the Coast Community Centre on August 2. Coast…
Domestic violence charitable foundation launched
The Marie Lowndes Charitable Foundation will be launched at the Central Coast Leagues Club on Friday, December 18. Federal member for Dobell, Ms Karen McNamara MP and Federal member for…
Coast Shelter provided 49,000 overnight beds and 50,000 meals
President of Coast Shelter, Gavin Shepherd has thanked the staff and volunteers who have contributed to providing more than 50,000 meals and 49,000 overnight beds to 693 homeless men, woman…
Law societies provide 30 swags for the homeless
New South Wales and the Central Coast Law Societies have come to the rescue of homeless persons sleeping rough on the Central Coast. “In a winter which has hit records…
New role for Chris Holstein
After a period out of the public spotlight following the NSW election, former member for Gosford, Mr Chris Holstein has accepted a Research and Youth Enterprises consultancy role with the…