2014 Coats for the Homeless Distribution network
Member of the Order, Derek Pingel, taking delivery of the Coats before they are shipped to our distribution points across the country.
With winter upon us the Coats for the Homeless project has began its distribution for 2014. Members of the Order will distribute coats personally and will also work in conjunction with organisations who work with the homeless to ensure that the Coats are distributed to those who need them.
This year we are distributing 2,800 coats across Australia – a 12% increase on last year. This brings the total number of Coats distributed in the last four years to 9,300 Currently the following distribution locations have been confirmed:
NEW SOUTH WALES
The distribution is conducted by NSW Members directly to the homeless and in conjunction with and through the
following:
– Father Chris Riley’s Youth Off The Streets
– Gorman House at St Vincent’s Hospital
– Matthew Talbot Hostel, Woolloomooloo
– Mission Australia, Parramatta
– Vinnies Van, Sydney City
– Catherine Villa, Parramatta
– Tierney House at St Vincent’s Hospital
– Anglicare, Wollongong and Southern Highlands
– Shellharbour Hospital Emergency
– Vinnies Night Patrol, Dubbo and Canberra
– Salvation Army, Auburn
– Our Lady of Lebanon Community Centre Harris Park
– Catholiccare.
– Members of the Order ‘Street Handout’ distribution
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
– Hutt Street Centre (Adelaide)
– The Adelaide Day Centre,
– St. Vincent de Paul – Adelaide branch
– Pt Lincoln volunteer group
QUEENSLAND
– Eddies Van, run by St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace
– Paddy’s Van, run by St Patrick’s College
– St Vincent de Paul. Across a broad range of areas
– Rosie’s. Across a broad range of areas
– Several Catholic parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Brisbane, South-East Queensland
VICTORIA
Distribution is by hand by Members and Volunteers who conduct their distribution efforts in co-operation with other organisations including:
– St Vincent de Paul Soup Van, City area, with Members and Order of Malta Volutneers from Newman College:
– All Saints Church, Fitzroy
– Fitzroy Gardens, East Melbourne
– Flinders Street Station
– Hanover House, South Bank
– Queen Victoria Market, North Melbourne
– St Vincent de Paul Soup Van, Footscray and Maidstone, with Members and Order of Malta Volutneers from Newman College:
– Whitten Oval, Footscray
– Caravan Park, Maidstone
– The Salvation Army Soup Van, City area, with Members and Order ofMalta Volunteers from ACU:
– Parliament Station
– Treasury Gardens, East Melbourne
– Southern Cross Station
– Melbourne Aquarium
– Swanston Street
– Gatwick Hotel, St Kilda, with Members and Order of Malta Volutneers from Newman College
– Corner Stone Relief Centre, Dandenong, with Members and Order of Malta Volutneers from Mannix College
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
– The Shopfront, Maylands
– The Holy Spirit of Freedom Community Outreach Ministry
And a special thank you to
Ipswich City Council who have generously donated $20,000 to the Coats project
The Sisters of Charity Foundation who have supported this project for the third year with a $10,000 grant.
TVSN who have again made ‘Coats for the Homeless’ it’s charity of the month in July. Not only does this include a $10,000 donation, it also promotes the project on it’s channel.
Simon National Carriers who have again supported the project by assisting the unload, packaging and delivery of the Coats and provide transport at a concessional rate.
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- Jarrod from Simon National Carriers stacking the Coats ahead of distribution
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- Michael Hogno from Simon National Carriers with Member of the Order Derek Pingel assiting the unload of the Coats.
$100 will buy three specially designed, warm shower-proof coats for people who find themselves without a home this winter.
Whilst fundraising efforts have been successful, there is a growing need for additional funding so that we can continue to grow this project to meet demand. If you would like to make a donation to the Coats for the Homeless project you can donate online.
