Coming together for a good cause

Originally Published in Shed Chatter June 2023 Edition

by Terry Carter, President Ipswich Men’s Shed

Recently, the members of Ipswich Men’s Shed came together to support Rosies (Friends on the Street) in Ipswich. Our goal was to raise funds and donate essential items for this initiative, which aims to help those who are less fortunate, homeless, or experiencing social isolation and loneliness.

We want to express our gratitude and give a special shout-out to the Salvation Army for their assistance. They generously offered discounted jackets and warm clothing for our donations. We also want to thank Ipswich Embroidery & Workwear for contributing 23 packs of warm socks. These contributions made a significant difference.

In addition to these contributions the Shed purchased eight large tins of Milo and 40 double packets of Cup-a-Soup. We were able to make these purchases because of the overwhelming support we received from local residents at our recent Garage Sale and Bunnings BBQ. It was heartwarming to see the community come together for a good cause.

During the event, we were delighted to be joined by three Tramways Men’s Shed members: Don, John, and John. They were genuinely impressed with our efforts. Moreover, one of our talented Shed members, Barry, created a special gift that was warmly received by all three visitors. Looking ahead, we are planning to visit their Shed in March 2024.

The Ute is packed and ready to go.