The Property Industry Foundation is proud to support HoMie’s new store at Emporium Melbourne – a Melbourne streetwear label and non-profit organisation that directly supports young people affected by homelessness or hardship.
As a key supporter of this vibrant new retail space in Melbourne’s CBD, the Property Industry Foundation is contributing in-kind support to help with the fit-out and refurbishment of the brand-new, 180 sqm HoMie store in fashion hub, Emporium.
“This large, double-fronted store in the heart of Melbourne will be the home of our brand-new social impact program – Retail Ready,” says HoMie’s CEO Steph Say. “Retail Ready is a 10-week work-readiness program for young people affected by homelessness or hardship which will provide meaningful, Award-wage employment for up to 48 young people each year.”
Supporting this project is part of the Foundation’s pledge to extend its impact beyond housing into employment, training, and long-term opportunities for vulnerable young people. “This store isn’t just about fashion, it’s about futures,” says Property Industry Foundation CEO Kate Mills. “At the Property Industry Foundation, we bring the property and construction industry together to create tangible change for homeless youth. Supporting projects like HoMie’s store is another way we play our part in a whole-of-community response to youth homelessness.”
“At HoMie, we know we can’t combat youth homelessness alone,” says Steph. “It takes an all-of-community approach – and this new store is no exception. This project exemplifies what HoMie is all about: A community coming together to back young people and create meaningful pathways out of homelessness.”
The new store will be opening at the end of this month.
