Salvation Army Refurbishes Homeless Centre in Manly
Homeless men and women will now have access to a warm shower and new kitchen at the Salvation Army’s refurbished centre on Pittwater Road thanks to the generous spirit of the local community, Manly MP Mike Baird said recently.
“The opening of the new Salvation Army New Life Community Centre today shows what can be achieved when the whole community comes together,” Mr Baird said.
“Manly is a beautiful place to live but ultimately it’s people’s efforts to support the most vulnerable that make our community.
“The work of the Salvation Army and the Rotary Club of Manly Sunrise, supported by generous donors and a State Government grant of $29,000, has made these new facilities possible today.
“It isn’t often that you’ll hear me give the State Government a tick but in terms of this grant, they get one.
“Captain Brett Mitchell from the Salvation Army and Ted Waters, Vivien Coulson and Robert Steffens from Sunrise Rotary should be incredibly proud of the new centre.
“The turnaround in this project was incredible, with Rotary volunteers doing a lot of the hands-on work.
“The contribution of local churches, individuals across the community and Manly Council in expediting approvals also deserves acknowledgement.
“Unfortunately there is enormous need for these facilities in Manly.
“The demand on this centre shows Manly is not immune to the housing crisis with an increasing number of families struggling to keep pace with the cost of living.
“There will be an enormous social benefit gained by the refurbishment of this centre and the community should be praised for making it a reality.”
The Salvation Army New Life Community Centre is at 59 Pittwater Road Manly
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Mike Baird MP for Manly Sydney
Mike is Member for Manly and Shadow Treasurer of NSW. Mike has lived in the Manly community for more than 15 years. He is a keen surfer at local beaches and a strong supporter of rugby. Mike had a 18-year career in banking before being elected to Parliament in 2007.
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Address: Shop 2, 2 Wentworth Street Manly NSW 2095
Phone: (02) 9976 2773 Email: manly@parliament.nsw.gov.au
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