Gold Coast real estate agency, Net Property Group (NPG), and ecotourism icon, O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, have joined forces with renowned charity Rosie’s ‘Blanket Appeal’ to help keep the homeless and people who require assistance in keeping warm this winter. 

Rosies have been providing support to those on Gold Coast streets for over 20 years by offering blankets, warm drinks, companionship and are always there for a chat. However, the charity is in desperate need of blankets before winter and is appealing for help from locals.

“A lot of people do not understand the seriousness of this problem right on our door step, where issues have arisen from poverty, bad business decisions, long-term unemployment, meaning people’s lives can change overnight,” said NPG’s Principal, Emma Hoger-Jefferies.

“Rosies Blanket Appeal is a way to give something back to these people to add a little worth in their lives.”

Genevieve O’Reilly, from O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat is helping to coordinate the donation efforts.

“As the cooler weather sets in, we’re asking Gold Coasters to help out the less fortunate by donating their old blankets to one of our drop-off points,” said Genevieve O’Reilly.

“We have the opportunity to not only warm their bodies, but warm their spirits by showing that we care.”

DROP OFF POINTS

If you are able to assist by donating spare blankets, there are four drop-off points located on the Gold Coast:

O’Reilly’s
Shop 7 & 8 Damar Centre, 43 – 45 Price Street, Nerang
Times: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 6:00pm

Net Property Group
24 Surfers Avenue, Mermaid Waters
Times: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm

St Augustine’s Parish Primary After School Care
Galleon Way, Currumbin Waters
Times: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 6:00pm

The Cottage
312 Benowa Road, Benowa
Times: Monday, 9:00 – 10:30am and 1:00pm – 1:30pm
Wednesday, 9:30am -10:30am
Friday, 9:30am – 10:30am


For further information on the Rosies Blanket Appeal, contact Emma Hoger-Jefferies 0417 640 833.

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES

Representatives available for interview:

• Emma Hoger-Jefferies, NPG Net Property Group – phone 0417 640833
• Bob Boardman, General Manager of Rosie’s – phone 07 3396 4267
• Genevieve O’Reilly, O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat – phone 0438 918 747

ENDS.

Further information on O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat
Further information on Net Property Group
Further information on Rosies

MEDIA:
For further information on this press release, please contact: 
Amanda Tidmarsh
Phone: 07 5502 4900
Fax: 07 5502 0988
E-mail: communications@oreillys.com.au