Shore Rough Edges Sleep Out

Service learning is a significant and essential element of our student’s education here at Shore. Burrell, Mathers and Emery Houses are proud to be supporting Rough Edges in their work with Sydney’s homeless and marginalised people. Shore has a long history of serving at Rough Edges, with many boys from the four boarding houses currently working each Friday night to help serve food, engage with patrons, and volunteer their time.

The students from Burrell, Mathers and Emery will be showing their commitment to Rough Edges Cafe by participating in the Shore Rough Edges Sleep Out on Saturday 17 June. 

Rough Edges Cafe is located in Sydney’s inner city suburb of Darlinghurst a place where community happens for people experiencing homelessness and marginalisation.  

Rough Edges receives no funding from the government and sustains itself via donations to finance their service. They have seen an increase in the number of attendees through their doors due to the change in weather and COVID-19 restrictions, which has placed immense pressure on the existing volunteers and Team Leaders. Therefore, we will be relieving some stress by continuing to serve within the Café and hope to raise vital funds through the sleepout and other efforts later in the year. We have created a fundraising site where you can show your support and donate now.

It is a privilege to be able to work with Rough Edges and we are hoping as a community we can show our support to Rough Edges and the students participating by donating now. 

Huw Blood
Head of Service Learning