“We Want to Give Back”
The Property Industry Foundation welcomes Henderson Advocacy as our new Platinum Partner. We talked to Jack Henderson, Director & Founder about his decision to support the Foundation in building more homes for our most vulnerable young people.
One of my biggest goals is to make sure that Henderson Advocacy gives back to the community in any way that we can. I wanted to give our time and be as involved as possible, not just give a donation and move on. Essentially, we wanted to be as hands on with a charity as possible to make a difference; to be people facing and involved and see the difference and impact made on people’s lives.
What is so important to Henderson Advocacy about supporting homeless youth?
I don’t believe there’s enough awareness out there for just how large of an issue homeless youth is and the huge numbers of at-risk youth that are sleeping on the streets and struggling. A lot of my followers are a younger demographic and I would love to help support them and get them back on their feet. Eventually in the future they can get themselves into the property market and set themselves up financially so that they aren’t in this position of struggle again and are equipped with the tools and knowledge to safeguard their future.
Why is it important for the construction and property industry to support the Foundation in their goal of ending youth homelessness in Australia?
The construction and property industry are well equipped to reduce or even end youth homelessness. We have the tools to put a roof over young people’s heads and provide them with the knowledge of the property market and strategies to help get them back on their feet and put themselves in a more secure position overall.
What upcoming Property Industry Foundation events are you keen to be part of?
The Charity Regatta looks like a lot of fun and for such a great cause – I’m looking forward to having the team out on the water next year. We’re also really keen to do a working bee day so our whole team can get together, get our hands dirty and make a difference.
Want to be in good company? We have 150 corporate partners and counting. We are the property and construction industry’s charity of choice, providing social impact, engagement and networking opportunities. Find out more about joining us in our fight against youth homelessness
