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On 4 August, there were a lot of smartly dressed people at Single O in Sydney. Some wore three-piece suits, others wore scientist coats, chef whites, suspenders, vests, tech glasses, and buttoned shirts. For the past seven years, the smart dress theme has become Single O’s way of alerting customers to something special going on – and it was. CaféSmart 2017.

“It’s our way of connecting with the community and helping drive awareness to CaféSmart,” says Single O’s Mike Bramant.

CaféSmart is an initiative of StreetSmart Australia to help break down the prejudices about homelessness and works to support people who are homeless or at risk.

CaféSmart participating cafés donated $1 from every coffee sold on the day to support local homeless projects in their local suburbs

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