Xpresso Delight supports Mission Australia’s winter appeal

Sarah Stowe

Business-to-business coffee franchise Xpresso Delight has partnered with one of the countryÕs leading providers of homeless services, Mission Australia, to help raise $10,000 for the charityÕs annual winter appeal.

The franchise, which has coffee machines in over 1500 workplaces around Australia, is encouraging its clients to donate money to the appeal and has promised to match these donations dollar-for-dollar with a target of $10,000 nationally by August 31.

Xpresso Delight co-founder Stephen Spitz said he was proud to support the charity. “The work of Mission Australia is vital for helping some of our most vulnerable Aussies get back on their feet, so weÕre absolutely wrapped to announce this initiative,” he said. “WeÕre encouraging our clients to think about people less fortunate when they sit down to an Xpresso Delight latte at work and to donate to the appeal online.”

A dedicated Xpresso Delight donation website www.everydayhero.com.au/xpressodelight allows clients, franchisees, family and friends to donate easily and tracks all donations made.

The Xpresso Delight client who makes the most donations nationally will be recognised as a ÔMission Australia HeroÕ in their local community.

Lynelle Hopkins, Mission Australia national manager corporate partnerships said teaming up with Xpresso Delight would help the charity to reach out to businesses around the country and raise much needed funds to transform the lives of homeless Australians.

“On an average night in Australia more than half of all people requiring temporary shelter will be turned away because of the massive shortfall in emergency accommodation nationally. In addition, the number of people sleeping rough is on the rise. The rate of people sleeping on the streets in some areas has risen by almost 13 percent between 2008 and 2009.

“WeÕre extremely grateful to Xpresso Delight for joining with us to support the winter appeal and we hope Xpresso Delight clients can dig deep to ensure we reach a great donation total.”