PROJECT UPDATE – Coats for the homeless distribution network
The Order of Malta has begun distributing 2,500 coats to help protect the homeless members of our Communities. Members of the Order will be distributing the coats personally and will also work in conjunction with organisations that help the homeless. The following distribution locations have been confirmed:
NSW
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
Members of the Order ‘Street Handout’ distribution
QLD
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
SA
Hutt St Centre, Adelaide
Moore St Centre, Adelaide
VIC
Distribution is handled by Members and volunteers who conduct their distribution efforts in co-operation with other organisations including:
St Vincent de Paul Soup Vans
Ozanam Community Centre
St Mary’s House of Welcome
The Salvation Army Soup Vans
WA
The Shopfront, Maylands
We would like to take his opportunity to thank everyone who has supported this wonderful project. Particular mention must be made of the Master Builders Foundation Queensland who have supported the project again with a $15,000 donation, The Sisters of Charity Foundation who have again contributed $10,000 to the initiative and TVSN who have made the Coats for the Homeless project their ‘Charity of Choice’ for the month of July, which includes a generous $10,000 donation.
Whilst fundraising efforts have proved to be successful, there is a growing need for additional funding so that we can continue to grow this project to meet the demand. If you would like to make a donation to the Coats for the Homeless project you can donate online using our secure online gateway:
Alternatively you can help raise money by becoming a Coats for the Homeless Coffee Morning Host.