Community BBQs
Hosting a Community BBQ for St Mary’s House of Welcome’s service users is not only a great team-building exercise for your work group, but it’s a powerful, socially responsible immersion experience guaranteed to get you thinking about the way you view homelessness and the people it affects.
From providing nutritious and delicious food to offering a chance for our service users to enjoy spending time with the St Mary’s House of Welcome community, these BBQs are a key feature of our social inclusion program.
“Just being there was humbling and the service provided to clients was exceptional. This should be a regular event for all corporate groups. I will tell clients and friends to be a part of it.”
What can you expect on the day?
The day kicks off at 10 am with a comprehensive briefing and induction session. Guided by our experienced staff at St Mary’s House of Welcome.
You will then start to prepare and serve a hearty BBQ lunch for up to 150 members of our community. From sizzling burgers and sausages to fresh salads, our menu is loved and anticipated by our valued service users.
Following the satisfying meal service, a quick cleanup ensures everything remains tidy and organised. Then, it's time to gather for a debrief session. This is your opportunity to ask questions, share insights, and reflect on the meaningful interactions and experiences of the day.
Key Details:
Suitable for groups of up to eight team members
Duration: Four hours (10 am – 2 pm)
A group contribution of $1,000 not only covers the cost of providing lunch for up to 150 individuals experiencing homelessness but also supports the vital program initiatives of St Mary’s House of Welcome.
Benefits to your team include:
Experience the satisfaction and joy of serving a nutritious meal to those experiencing homelessness, poverty and disadvantage.
Engage in an immersion experience, gaining deeper insights into the realities of homelessness in Melbourne
Learn about the rich history and ongoing mission of St Mary’s House of Welcome
Engage in conversations with service users, gaining invaluable perspectives in an informal setting
Foster social inclusion for individuals who often feel isolated and marginalised
Strengthen team bonds through a powerful and lasting team-building exercise that will go beyond the day's activities