Sekisui House pitches in for youth homelessness

Our partnership with the Property Industry Foundation (PIF) has led to many great opportunities to give back, and this time we were thrilled to be able to roll up our sleeves and pitch into the community, with a focus on upgrading a home for youth accommodation.

On the 7^th of August, an eager group of Sekisui House team members set up at Salvation Army’s Oasis Youth Accommodation Centre, to refresh, revamp and brighten key spaces within, creating a warm and welcoming space for young people in need.

The Youth Crisis Accommodation Centre is an integral part of the community, providing access to accommodation for youths in need.

The cause is close to many of us here at Sekisui House, and for Justin Soto, Project Director, Residential Communities & Home Building, the opportunity to pitch in and give back to the younger community just made sense.

“When you’re fortunate enough to be involved in big, exciting residential projects you can sometimes get lost in the thrill of it all and forget the fundamental reason why homes are created in the first place – shelter”, said Justin.  “The opportunity to partner with the Property Industry Foundation and contribute to helping the Salvation Army keep this basic human need accessible to young people is both rewarding and necessary.  At a time when the current housing crisis is affecting more people than ever, the property and construction industry should be doing more to help those at risk of homelessness.