THE $5 Coffee Charity Fund Inc has launched a regular “Coffee and Chat” event to build community in Camden Haven.
Held from 2-4pm on Mondays at the Camden Haven Anglican Church, the weekly gathering is specifically targeted at those who are experiencing social isolation.
The church has a beautiful outdoor area to sit in, with coffee, tea, and cakes provided.
Coffee and Chat is the latest initiative from the $5 Coffee Charity Fund group, which has become an integral part of the Camden Haven community in the past four years.
Formed after a group of coffee drinkers decided to forgo one coffee a week and donate that money to support local projects, to date $40,000 has been dispensed to help organisations such as Aussie Battlers, as well as many individual families who are doing it tough.
As well as the monthly donation by members, the group holds events such as BBQs and children’s discos which serve a dual purpose of raising money and providing social activities for the community.
Chairperson Brian Giles-Brown emphasised that while the club is facilitated via the Anglican Church, the events the group hosts are not faith based.
“Our objective is to help the community, raise funds, and assist people in need,” Brian said.
“We have recently installed a full commercial kitchen at the church which provides us with greater opportunities.”
For more information on Coffee and Chat, contact Brian Giles-Brown on 0439 569 992.
By Rachael THORPE
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