WOTSO FlexSpace has partnered with social enterprise Two Good Co, a ‘business for good’ that empowers and employs women with lived experience of domestic violence and homelessness.
Two Good Co funds its employment training programs – based around participants making meals for women’s shelters or services (more than 260,000 so far) – by selling its premium personal care range of soaps and body products.
A selection of these products; hand wash, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and lotion, are now available in the washrooms of all 27 WOTSO FlexSpace sites in Australia and New Zealand.
Half of the profit generated from sales is donated by the Two Good Foundation to support the ongoing work of Two Good Co and the flagship ‘Work Work’ employment pathways program.
Two Good Co hires around 50 women a year from the shelters it services, empowering them to re-establish their self-belief and independence, while bridging the ‘love and skills’ gap to facilitate their re-entry into the workforce after living in crisis.
Ellen Pinch, Senior Administrator – Operations and Property at WOTSO, says Two Good Co makes high quality products and its social mission resonated with the management team at WOTSO.
“It’s important to us that we work with providers whose values align with ours, and we’re increasingly looking for opportunities to source goods which contribute in a positive way to society,” says Pinch.
“We discovered Two Good Co and their mission to support, empower and employ women with lived experience of homelessness, domestic violence and complex trauma and were inspired by the work they do to create safe spaces for these women to transform their lives.
“Partnering with them makes so much sense and we’re excited to continue sharing the message behind Two Good Co throughout our spaces, and look forward to seeing how our partnership will grow.”
Suzie Barnett, who leads Business Growth & Partnerships at Two Good Co, says the social enterprise is proud to partner with WOTSO.
“This collaboration not only enhances the experience for their community but also enables us to change the course of vulnerable women’s lives, allowing us to continue our mission of creating positive change,” says Barnett.
“Together, we’re making an authentic and meaningful impact.”
