Longstanding community association, GFS, has pledged $600,000 towards the development of Anglicare’s Youth Homelessness Accommodation service in Logan.
Upon completion, the 30-unit accommodation service will support young people aged 16-25, who are either experiencing homelessness or at significant risk of experiencing homelessness.
The foundations and the first concrete slabs were poured earlier this month as construction progresses on the site.
Chairman of GFS in the Brisbane Diocese, Lesley Briggs, said the association was proud to offer its support towards the build.
“GFS has a long history with Anglicare through our support of their Women’s Housing and Homelessness Services where we donated over $2 million for the purpose-built facility at Toowong.
“Our association with Anglicare brought their youth homelessness project to our attention, which we have taken to our hearts and have pledged our support,” Mrs Briggs said.
“The GFS’s founding purpose to equip children and youth with life skills to reach their potential perfectly aligns with what Anglicare is creating with their Youth Homelessness Accommodation project in Logan.
“Our organisation has a long history of supporting youth, and like Anglicare, we believe every young person deserves a safe place to call home. We know this project will make a real impact for vulnerable young people in the community and can’t wait to see the doors open in mid-2026.” Mrs Briggs said.
Anglicare Southern Queensland CEO Sue Cooke said she was grateful for the generosity from GFS.
“At Anglicare, we’re here to help those at risk find a home, but we know we can’t do it alone. The total cost of this project is $14 million and the support of organisations like GFS is instrumental in making this goal a reality,” Ms Cooke said.
“We encourage all donors, corporate partners and advocates to help us realise this important community project, and welcome financial and in-kind contributions of any size.
“Our Youth Homelessness service will provide much-needed accommodation to young people while also equipping them with a range of vital wrap around support services.
“These services include mental health support, cultural education and connection, support with living skills, financial literacy, relationship building skills and opportunities to pursue educational or employment pursuits.
“The need for this kind of accommodation and wrap around support has never been higher, and we are seeing nationwide that the number of people accessing homelessness services each month has increased by 10 per cent since 2022[1].”
For more information on how to donate, please visit our Youth Homelessness Project page.
[1] Homelessness under Albanese government ‘worst in living memory’, peak bodies warn – ABC News