Alexis almost missed her opportunity for the best start to life…
Devoted father Glen fought for 18 long months to get custody of his children Alexis and Cody. They were living in an unsafe situation with their mother, who was often absent for days at a time, and gave them little in the way of a healthy routine or boundaries.
The single father worked hard to provide the stable, loving home his children desperately needed – and some financial security for the future. But when he had to leave his job to care for Alexis and Cody full-time, Glen struggled to afford the basics his children needed at school.
Too many struggling parents like Glen are facing the heart-breaking choice of buying books and uniforms for their kids – or paying this week’s rent.
Raised so far
$20,938
Our goal
$100,000
Michael Morahan just donated $500- DN just donated $211
- Mary Shelley just donated $52.75
- Beverly Long just donated $520
- Michael Kelly just donated $52.75
- Anthony Behan just donated $58.03
- Richard Douglas just donated $500
- Bruce Sabet just donated $250
- Helen Hale just donated $52.75
- D Dowd just donated $168
- Damian Perrin just donated $52.75
- Anonymous just donated $31.65
- Frank just donated $300
- John Allan just donated $520
- Wendy Muir just donated $10
- Yen-Chou just donated $60
- Jan Imeson just donated $50
- Anonymous just donated $263.75
- Anonymous just donated $40
- Michael and Dora just donated $515
The Problem
Without the right start at school, children from disadvantaged backgrounds often fail to make the difficult transition into further education and employment. Too many get trapped in a cycle of disadvantage, poverty and even homelessness. Research from Australia and around the world confirms the link between the lack of education and long term poverty.
The demand on Vinnies to help parents with school expenses has doubled in a 12 month period. The rising cost of living means thousands of struggling families simply can’t afford the basics their children need to start out on the right foot at school.
How you can help
For 16 years, Vinnies’ Children’s Education Fund has given aid to help struggling families pay for the basics kids need for school – things like books, stationery, uniforms and computer equipment.
By removing the barriers to education, Vinnies empowers Queensland’s most disadvantaged young people to dream big and achieve their extraordinary potential at school – and break the poverty cycle for good.
By sharing the life-changing gift of education with young people who might otherwise miss out, you’re giving them the opportunity to build a better future for themselves and their families.
Books and stationery are a basic need for disadvantaged kids to learn the basics of reading and writing.
The right school uniform and shoes ensures children can enter the classroom with confidence and have the best chance at success.
Computer equipment is essential to ensure every child can access the life-changing benefits of education
Your Impact
Share the life-changing gift of education with children who might otherwise miss out. You’ll give the kids the best chance to achieve their potential and break the poverty cycle – for good!
"I want my kids to have a better future than what I did. But you’re not going to go anywhere these days without an education." - Glen, dad of Alexis and Cody
Your generous gift today can help provide disadvantaged children with the basics they need to get the very best out of their time at school.
A big thank you to our Supporters
The real heroes who are kindly helping us achieve our goal
$500
Michael Morahan
$211
Dn Bliss
$53
Mary Shelley
$520
Beverly Long
$53
Michael Kelly
In memory of Maelisa Hartley
$58
Anthony Behan
$500
Richard Douglas
$250
Bruce Sabet
$53
Helen Hale
In memory of Maelisa Hartley.
$168
D Dowd
$53
Damian Perrin
$32
Anonymous
$300
Frank
$520
John Allan
$10
Wendy Muir
$60
Yen-chou Ko
$50
Jan Imeson
$264
Anonymous
$40
Anonymous
$515
Michael And Dora Aitken
$171
Fiona Drew
This money was raised by the students of St Stephen's Catholic Primary School. We are keeping all the people affected by the floods in our thoughts and prayers.
$52
Anonymous
$104
Graham Jordan
$104
David Stitt
$50
Hugh Botting
$104
Anonymous
$261
Angela Phillips
$515
Brian Heenan
$157
Kieran Gibbons
$313
Anonymous
$261
Anonymous
$104
Margaret Carew
$21
Peter Hehir
$31
Judith Ranke
$104
Agnes Podobnik
$104
Peter Henneken
$63
Anonymous
$1.02k
Anonymous
$104
Janice Everingham
$52
Leigh T Owens
$1.02k
Lynette
Prayers and warm wishes to everyone assisting intros cause.
$21
Nancy Taylor
$52
Anna Marzano
$26
Anonymous
$52
Joe & Ann Chetcuti
$52
Josephine Cosgrove
$52
Jennifer Meyers
$150
Rosie Russell
$250
Anonymous
$615
Linda Roberts
$104
Beth Russell
$500
Anonymous
$104
Anonymous
$50
Zena Carusi-lees
$104
Helen
$52
Daphne Baker
$261
Patrick Wallace
$515
Anonymous
$21
Krystyna Allan
$200
Anthony Marsland
$104
Gabrielle Mcdonagh
$209
Neil Mcwilliam
$104
Alan Murray
$100
Anonymous
$52
Anonymous
$104
Helen Matchett
$515
Anonymous
$100
Anonymous
$26
Anonymous
$125
Anonymous
$308
Tim Willis
$104
Anonymous
$104
Eddie Lorch
$104
Anonymous
$21
Anonymous
$118
Min Siew
$515
Veronique Hoonhout
$1.02k
Anonymous
Donation in honor of my mum Lillian Hegarty who was an avid supporter and helper of St Vincent de Paul over many years. Mum passed away 5 March 2022
$30
Dianna
$52
Anonymous
$50
Kathryn Robinson
$52
Daniel Torbey
God bless you
$100
Kathleen Carlton
$261
Alison F Mcgill
$1.02k
Gabrielle Oshea
$52
Anonymous
$123
Karen Sinnamon
$1.5k
Bailey
$63
Lesley O'donnell
$104
Patricia Connolly
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FLOOD VICTIMS
$123
John J Missen
$515
Rob Mccahill
$79
Sarah Kate Simes
$306
Veronica
$150
Jacee Cave
$104
Anonymous
$209
Jill Patricia Uhr
$10
Beatrice Lobo
$30
Derek Ordell
$104
