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Spring Appeal
Rick never imagined life in his 50s would mean sleeping in his car during the week and relying on soup vans for his only hot meals.
“I never thought hot soup could mean so much, but it did. It made me feel like someone actually cared. The sandwiches they sorted out for me, it’s what makes my week just a little easier. Makes me feel like I’ve got a bit of a chance again, you know,” said Rick.
Winter Appeal
Your support this Winter will help vulnerable people like sisters, Abigail and Isabella, who struggled with housing instability following the breakdown of their parents marriage. Your gift can help make sure Vinnies is there to support them into long-term solutions, every step of the way.
“We were moving from house to house a lot. I think we lived in four houses in five years,” says Isabella. “We had each other. That’s what got us through,” says Abigail.
Back to School Appeal
Your donation will help ensure that struggling families are provided the support they need and also ensure students have the opportunity to stay in school, continue their studies to realise their full potential.
LINH & MAI'S STORY
"The St Vincent de Paul Society has been a lifeline for us. They kept my daughter in school and lifted a heavy weight off my shoulders.”
Christmas Appeal
The relentless cost-of-living crisis is forcing families like Tania's to make unimaginable choices - whether to keep the lights on or put food on the table. Will you provide vulnerable families the urgent relief they desperately need this Christmas
TANIA'S STORY
Raising a teenage son and younger twin daughters on her own, Tania’s finances have been stretched due to the continued cost-of-living crisis and its devastating and unrelenting impacts for families. Following a notification to vacate their rental property, it was then Vinnies stepped in to help. “Vinnies go above and beyond; they’ve gotten to know me and I’m so grateful.”