StreetSmart Australia: Helping the Homeless
Elizabeth November 6th, 2009
StreetSmart Australia has been a hot topic in the Melbourne blogging scene this week. My RSS reader has been flooded with that distinctive shade of green, and so I couldn’t help but want to learn more!
Here’s what they say about their initiative:
About StreetSmart
StreetSmart is a unique bridge between the community and small, grassroots agencies that assist people experiencing homelessness. We support critical services and emergency aid as well as projects that promote social inclusion, empowerment and sustainable change for people who are homeless. When money is raised from the public through our fundraising events, 100 per cent of donations are distributed in the form of grants. To date we have raised and distributed over $830,000 to 188 grassroots projects.
All Australians can contribute to the cause by visiting the Restaurant Locator and dining out at a partipating eatery. When the bill arrives you are given the opportunity to add $2 to your bill. StreetSmart is not a big charity, but supports many frugal, hyperlocal programs that really only need a few thousand dollars to operate.
Click on the image below to select your region, and see a list of restaurants who are participating in this great initiative:
Claire of Melbourne Gastronome has written a list of the participating Melbourne restaurants that she has previously reviewed, if you’re in the area and looking for some guidance. There are some truly great restaurants who are involved in this!
StreetSmart begins on November 9, and runs right up until the start of their Christmas campaign. So for the next 6 weeks you can eat out as often as you like, knowing that your contributions are changing lives!
And if you think that $2 can’t make a difference, watch this video to see how it can all add up. I was especially impressed to learn that they were instrumental in the success of the Choir of Hard Knocks, which Aussies may remember from a couple of years ago.
