Coats distribution underway
The Order of Malta has begun distributing 2,000 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 (detailed below):
NSW
Matthew Talbot Hostel
The Dish- Hornsby
Fr Chris Riley’s “Youth of the Streets”,
Sisters of Charity Health Network
Gorman House
Anglicare, Wollongong
St. Vincent de Paul, Woy Woy
Mission Australia
Jesuit Refugee Scheme
Manly Women’s Shelter
St Vincent de Paul, Gosford
SA
Hutt St Centre, Adelaide
Moore St Centre, Adelaide
St Vincent de Paul Society, Adelaide
QLD
Eddies Van, run by St Joseph’s College Gregory Terrace
Paddy’s Van, run by St Patrick’s College, Shorncliffe
OzCare (St Vincent de Paul Homeless Service)
Catholic Psychiatric Pastoral Care
Rosie’s Van
St Vincent de Paul, Toowoomba
Parishes withspecific homeless needs and outreach programs:
- St Stephen’s Cathedral
- Ipswich Parish
- Inala Parish
- Southport Parish
- Woodridge Parish
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
WA
Shopfront, Maylands
We would like to take his opportunity to thank everyone who supported this wonderful project. Particular mention must be made to the Sisters of Charity Foundation who provided a grant of $10,000 to support the project.
Planning for the 2013 Coats for the Homeless campaign is now underway and we need to raise $25,000 by December to ensure the Coats arrive in time for next winter. Please support us if you can.