On Thursday 7 March, a select group of corporate and philanthropic leaders gathered for a breakfast function in support of Hope Street, hosted generously by Sofitel Melbourne On Collins.
The event was emceed by Clive Scott, General Manager of Sofitel Melbourne On Collins and a founding member of Hope Street’s Corporate Committee, and included addresses by:
- Donna Bennett, CEO at Hope Street, who spoke about Hope Street’s ambitious plan to build a First Response Youth Service in the City of Whittlesea;
- Russell Hopkins, Director of Community Services at Whittlesea City Council,
- Lauren Monaghan, Program Manager at The Ian Potter Foundation, and
- Hayden, a 21-year-old Hope Street client.
Donna Bennett, Hope Street’s CEO, said the event was just the beginning of the journey. “The event gave us an opportunity to announce our plans to take the First Response Youth Service to the City of Whittlesea...