The Urban Developer has joined the fight against homelessness as Media Partner for this year’s Steps for Homeless Youth fitness challenge in Victoria.
The Property Industry Foundation’s Steps for Homeless Youth walking challenge will be back on 10 May at Albert Park Lake in Melbourne and The Urban Developer will step out as Media Sponsor for the popular fitness event. We talked to Managing Editor Taryn Paris about their commitment.
Why did The Urban Developer want to sponsor Steps for Homeless Youth?
The Urban Developer is committed to empowering the development industry to be part of the solution to the growing number of young people at risk of homelessness across the country. Melbourne experiences a high level of street homelessness and we are encouraging our colleagues to join the Steps for Homeless Youth event at Albert Park Lake to help raise $100,000 for Haven Projects.
“Melbourne experiences a high level of street homelessness and we are encouraging our colleagues to join the Steps for Homeless Youth event at Albert Park Lake to help raise $100,000 for Haven Projects.”
Taryn Paris, Managing Editor, The Urban Developer
What would you say to encourage people to run or walk around Albert Park Lake in support of homeless youth?
As temperatures plummet in Victoria, it’s a good reminder that there are those who are sleeping rough and enduring incredibly tough conditions. While there are structural and policy issues leading to poor outcomes for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness, it’s also a result of poverty and limited housing opportunities. Something the Property Industry Foundation is addressing.
Albert Park Lake is a beautiful location for a bit of team bonding. This event provides an opportunity to come together, get your lycra on, lace up your shoes and invest in your team’s wellbeing while also helping to take care of some of the community’s most vulnerable.
Will your team be getting fit with the Property Industry Foundation this year?
Yes! The Urban Developer will be sweating its assets (team) across other outdoor events this year with the Property Industry Foundation, including the Hike for Homeless Youth and the Pedal for Homeless Youth.
Join us at Albert Park Lake for the 2024 Steps for Homeless Youth Challenge on 10 May. Choose to Walk, Run or Relay in distances from 5km-20km. All funds raised go towards our Haven Projects in Victoria, building bedrooms for vulnerable and at-risk young Australians. Get fit for a fantastic cause!
