ESCA Hospitality Gives Back
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How a Simple Donation Request Grew Into a Transformative Community Partnership between ESCA Hospitality & The Girls & Boys Brigade
The Perfect Recipe For Hope: The Girls & Boys Brigade's Inspirational Partnership with ESCA Hospitality
In the heart of Surry Hills, a community known for both its vibrancy and vulnerability, The Girls & Boys Brigade has long been a beacon of hope, caring for children, youth and families in need in the heart of Sydney for over 144 years.
Recently, in pursuit of support for an upcoming event, the Girls & Boys Brigade found themselves at the front doors of Nour, a celebrated restaurant under the ESCA hospitality group.
The initial request was simple: a prize donation for their event. However, after learning more about the Brigade’s impactful community work, ESCA was moved to contribute far beyond expectations. They introduced menu items where $1 from each sale would directly benefit the charity, and they launched ‘family dinners’. These communal meals offer more than just sustenance; they provide an opportunity for the community to share stories, alleviate stress, and cultivate a sense of belonging.
In another remarkable gesture of support, ESCA hosted a fundraising dinner for the Brigade's donors at the prestigious Aalia restaurant, raising tens of thousands of dollars. Yet, the most profound aspect of this partnership has been the ten-week hospitality course ESCA initiated for the Brigade's teenagers.
During the course, teens learned from some of Sydney's most renowned chefs, who shared their own stories of struggle and triumph. The chefs, many of whom were once migrants themselves, offered a glimpse into a world of possibility, inspiring the youth to envision brighter futures despite their current challenges.
Among these teenagers, two stood out for their dedication and work ethic. Their commitment earned them the opportunity to participate in the charity event at Aalia, where they thrived in the bustling environment. For one of these young individuals, the experience was life changing. He was offered a position at an ESCA restaurant, steering him away from a potential path of delinquency and into a promising culinary career.
Through this partnership, The Girls & Boys Brigade and ESCA Hospitality have crafted a narrative of hope and transformation, proving that with community support, even the most vulnerable can rise to fulfil their potential.
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