Business owner gives comfort to homeless people
A LOCAL business owner has given a large donation to a charity that will allow some homeless people to sleep a bit easier just in time for Christmas.
Bushman’s Pies owner Bill Richardson donated two new daybeds with pillows and linen to Cairns charity Wheels of Wellness (WoW).
Mr Richardson said he had seen the homelessness issue in Cairns and wanted to help those that were less fortunate.
“Where I park my van on the side of the highway opposite the airport, some mornings there are so many people sleeping in their cars. It is unbelievable,”
Mr Richardson said. “I know with the borders open it is going to become worse.”
But this is why he decided now was the time to help.
“This is why I want to help, what WoW is doing for the homeless is incredible. Keep up the good work,” he said.
Wheels of Wellness chief executive officer Yolonde Entsch said the demand for these services continued to grow.
“The WoW Hub offers people a little dignity with access to a shower, clean clothes, and underwear, to enjoy a cup of coffee or breakfast after a hard night on the streets,” she said. But she said she continued to hear stories about the challenges of living on the streets including people being mugged.
“Imagine if you have a chronic disease or are on antibiotics and your bag is stolen while you are sleeping in a doorway,” she said.
“It’s not hard to see how easy it could be just to give up.”
Which is why now in the spirit of giving for Christmas it is more important than ever.
To make a donation contact Wheels of Wellness on 0429 134 111.