Did you know that social enterprise Two Good Co has opened its first cafe at the site of the former First Church of Christ, Scientist building, now known as Yirranma Place?
Acquired by Paul Ramsay Foundation in 2019, the historic building at 262 Liverpool Street has been reborn as a hub for social enterprises and not-for-profit organizations for them to advance their mission of providing support for the disadvantaged and vulnerable groups.
The Paul Ramsay Foundation has partnered with Two Good Co which recently opened its first-ever cafe at the site. The partnership will also offer front house concierge services called the “Goodcierge” as part of Two Good Co’s flagship employment pathways program.
“We see our partnership as a springboard to showcase a replicable model to other organisations who want their office catering and café service to make a real difference. We’re particularly proud of our new Goodcierge service, which will bring an extra touch of warmth and empathy to the excellent service that will make visiting and working at Yirranma Place a special experience,” Two Good Co. founder, Rob Caslick said,
Two Good Co started out as an Adhoc cook-out in Kings Cross for the homeless before it grew into a social enterprise with the launch of its “Buy 1, Give 1” model.
The business model benefits domestic violence survivors, as every meal purchased equates to one meal donated to domestic violence shelters. Along with helping women in local refuges, Two Good Co also empowers and helps 60 vulnerable women restore their sense of self-worth through the “Work Work” program.
“Whether people come for coffee, to view the art or explore the digital exhibitions, meet with tenants or attend a seminar, we believe the precinct will become a focal point for innovative and creative solutions to intractable social problems,” Paul Ramsay Foundation CEO, Glyn Davis AC, said.
“We see the precinct as a real hub for local people, and we’ll be encouraging local school and community groups to use the open space.
“Yirranma Place will be a contribution to the Australian for-purpose sector, a place where a diverse cross-section of people dedicated to breaking cycles of disadvantage can belong and work together on new ideas that bring hope for change.”
Two Good Co will collaborate with well-known chefs for its food offerings starting with Darren Robertson of Three Blue Ducks who will dish out specials this June and July including cauliflower and cheese toastie, a salad dish with Italian sausage, pear, lentil and watercress; and a sweet treat of chocolate cookie.
Come August, it will be Belinda Jeffery’s turn to showcase her own special dishes whilst September will be the time to savour Matt Moran Croque’s Monsieur.
Visit Two Good Co at the Yirranma Place located at 262 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst. Hours of operation are from 7 am – 3 pm, Monday – Friday.
Yirranma Place, 262 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia