ESCA Hospitality Gives Back

Updated: Jan 5

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 their 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 have supported The Girls & Boys

Brigade’s ‘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 youth of The Girls & Boys Brigade.

During the course, youth learned from some of Sydney's most renowned chefs, who

shared their own stories of struggle and triumph. The chefs, many of whom are

migrants themselves, offered a glimpse into a world of possibility, inspiring the youth

to envision brighter futures despite their current challenges.

Among these youth, 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

and a path away from hardship towards 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.