Nick Pearce: Creating A Unique Social Enterprise That Gives Back To People Experiencing Homelessness

Drown the Noise

I love coming across stories of people who are giving back to their communities. And that's exactly what a group of friends in Melbourne are doing with their unique social enterprise known as HoMie.

The idea for the not-for-profit actually arose based on one of the Co-founders sheer curiosity in wanting to know the stories of those he saw on the streets. From there, Marcus and Nick started a Facebook page called Homelessness in Melbourne and began sharing pictures and stories of those they would meet. The following grew online and they knew they were onto something.

Armed with a new awareness of the issue and wanting to help change others perception of homelessness, the friends launched a Street Store where people could donate gently used clothes and good, with the idea that the homeless community could come and select what they wanted.

Through partnerships, an online store and now a brick and mortar store, the Co-founders have been able to provide job training, VIP shopping experiences once a month and other opportunities to the homeless community in Melbourne.

Take a listen to find out how you can support this awesome organization! Because they're just getting started.