Cafs Ballarat – Thread Together is a community-focused business that partners with Thread Together to provide brand-new clothing and accessories to those in need across the Ballarat region. Through purpose-designed clothing hubs, Thread Together redistributes excess clothing stock to prevent items from ending up in landfills. The partnership with Thread Together allows Cafs to offer a dignified and positive environment for individuals to access new outfits, promoting social and environmental change in the community.
Cafs’ commitment to supporting vulnerable clients extends to its innovative Thread Together program, which offers multiple ways for individuals to receive clothing assistance. From in-store retail experiences at the Clothing Hub to personalized Pick and Pack services and the Mobile Wardrobe van, Cafs ensures that those in need can access up to 8 brand-new items of clothing. By engaging volunteers and fostering a sense of community involvement, Cafs and Thread Together work together to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families in the Central Highlands.
With a history spanning nearly 160 years, Cafs remains dedicated to promoting the wellbeing of children, young people, and families in the region. As an independent community service organization with a strong focus on inclusivity and accessibility, Cafs delivers a wide range of support programs to nearly 7,000 individuals annually. Committed to eliminating family violence and advocating for the safety of all community members, Cafs upholds a zero-tolerance policy towards child abuse and actively engages in reconciliation efforts with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.