Your donation in action
Food assistance
Your donation can provide food to people facing hardship - a small gesture that can bring comfort, dignity, and a reminder that someone cares.
A safe place to sleep
Your donation can help someone move from crisis to stability by supporting them with emergency or temporary acommodation - giving them a place to recover and begin wtih hope and dignity
Help with costs
Your donation can help keep the power on by contributing to overdue utility bills - preventing disconnection and offering some relief from financial stress.
A safe place to recover should never be out of reach
Every day brought uncertainty. Every night brought fear, exhaustion and stress. As her health concerns grew, so did the challenge of finding somewhere secure to stay. Like many older women experiencing homelessness, Katrina's situation was largely hidden from view, but the impact on her wellbeing was profound.
Everything changed when Katrina was connected with a Vinnies accommodation service in Perth. For the first time in a long time, she had a safe place to rest, support from people who genuinely cared, and the stability she needed to focus on her health. With secure accommodation and compassionate care, Katrina was finally able to begin treatment and complete chemotherapy.
Today, she is rebuilding her life with renewed confidence and hope for the future. Looking back, Katrina says, "Not only do we feel safe, but we feel respected." Her story is a powerful reminder that a safe place to stay provides more than shelter. It restores dignity, stability and the chance to move forward.
With your support, more people facing crisis can find the safety, care and hope they need to rebuild their lives.
