Join us for the Hope on the Horizon Walk!

Join us for the inaugural "Hope on the Horizon Walk," a community event dedicated to supporting families affected by homelessness on the Sunshine Coast and greater QLD. This scenic walk along the beautiful Sunshine Coast coastland will not only raise awareness but also crucial funds for the Mount of Olives Foundation's initiatives aimed at combating homelessness and providing support to those in need.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday 10th of August 2024
• Location: Tickle Park Coolum Beach
• Time: 8:00am - 9:00am

Why It Matters:

Your participation in the "Hope on the Horizon Walk" directly supports Mount of Olives Foundation's efforts to provide emergency shelter, financial assistance, counseling, and educational programs to families facing homelessness due to the cost of living crisis and domestic abuse. Together, we can bring hope and stability to those who need it most.

Get Involved:

Whether you walk, donate, or volunteer, your involvement makes a significant difference. Join us in creating a brighter future for families on the Sunshine Coast.

The facts:

• On any given night, 122,494 people in Australia are experiencing homelessness (ABS Census 2021). 
• One in seven people experiencing homelessness are children under 12 (ABS Census 2021). 
• 23 per cent of people experiencing homelessness (almost one in 4) are children and young people between 12 and 24 (ABS Census 2021). 
• One in five people experiencing homelessness are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (ABS Census 2021). 
• Homelessness services are overwhelmed In 2022-23, 273,600 people were assisted by homelessness services (AIHW, Specialist Homelessness Services Annual Report 2022-23) 
• In 2022-23, a further 108,000 people sought help but were unable to be assisted because of shortages of staff, or accommodation or other services (AIHW 2023). .

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