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Prahran Mission’s Annual Winter Breakfast Launch
Join us in celebrating 21 years of our Winter Breakfast Program
Initially launched as a pilot program in 1991 the Winter Breakfast Program provided over 2,000 hot cooked breakfasts for only $1.00 to the unemployed, students and pensioners during the cold months, served by 40 volunteers overall. In 2011 we served over 5,000 free breakfasts with the help of more than 60 volunteers from June to August to families, those experiencing mental illness and/or homelessness and others facing disadvantage.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eating a hot, nutritionally balanced one will not only give you energy to start a new day but improve concentration, problem solving skills, and reduce hunger throughout the day. In addition Hartley’s, our community dining room, also offers respite from the cold, a beautiful space to enjoy, the company of other diners, volunteers and staff, and if needed access to emergency relief, showers, laundry facilities and other programs. We’re looking forward to another two decades of serving breakfasts to people in need and helping them to stay safe during Melbourne’s cold winter mornings.
This year's Annual Winter Breakfast Launch will feature guest speakers the Honourable David Davis MLC and Victorian Minister for Health and Patron of the Mental Health Council of Australia Professor Allan Fels AO. The event will be hosted by Channel Nine’s Peter Hitchener.
Date: Tuesday 29th May
Time: 7.00am for 7.30am start, concludes by 9.00am
Location: Prahran Town Hall, 255 Chapel Street, Prahran VIC 318
Tickets: $50.00
RSVP by 25th May to Anna Briggs, 9692 9500
admin@prahranmission.org.au
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Save time on the day and purchase your tickets now.
This year’s Winter Breakfast runs from 4th June to 31st August - if you’re interested in volunteering please contact Chris Vogt on 9692 9500 or email Christopher@prahranmission.org.au or if you would like to make an inkind contribution of food please contact Erica Myers-Davis on 9692 9500 or email erica@prahranmission.org.au. Monetary donations can be made here.
Thank you for your support.
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Target 25
With Winter fast approaching, we all face the increasing pressures and stress of winter: heating bills, clothing, finances, food, and the list goes on.
As much as we at Prahran Mission help others in need, the greatest satisfaction is witnessing those who are disadvantaged become increasingly independent and in turn, take greater control over their own lives.
In 2010, we ran a very successful job drive campaign called Target 25. We placed over 30 people in employment during the Christmas period and into 2011, and many now have ongoing employment.
Now is the perfect opportunity to relaunch Target 25 for 2012.
At Job Supply, our aim is to place 25 clients into paid employment between May and July.
In doing this we are assisting our participants in taking a step further in their recovery by helping them gain a meaningful job. Our goal is to assist our participants to receive increased financial freedom, lift their self esteem, and of course return to the work force.
This is where we need your support.
As you may know, the majority of employment positions that become available are by word of mouth and networking. If you or your networks are aware of any upcoming casual or part time positions, please let us know! Our participants have experience in the following industries: Hospitality, Retail, Cleaning, Factory work, Aged Care, Administration, Construction, Horticulture, and Labouring.
To contact us, please call JobSupply Personnel on (03) 9692 9500.
Target 25: let’s make it happen!
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