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Stand with us and Gift A Night Off the Streets to support people struggling on our streets this winter.

We urgently need to raise $144,107 to provide 2,719 nights of emergency accommodation, warm beds, showers, basic hygiene essentials, clean clothes and hot meals to people experiencing homelessness.

Together, we can show them they're not forgotten in these tough times.  

We need to support the most vulnerable members of our community to show them they’re not alone.

$115,294 raised

$120,848 goal

$115,294 raised

$120,848 goal

  • Stephen Chignell just donated $2,040
  • Dominic Phillips just donated $59.20
  • Dominic Phillips just donated $59.20
  • Anonymous just donated $59.20
  • Anonymous just donated $113.16
  • Jane Taylor just donated $113.16
  • Anonymous just donated $113.16
  • Mary S just donated $172.94
  • Maxine Schmidt just donated $172.94
  • Shabana Kasem just donated $16.06
  • Jane Ambrose just donated $59.20
  • Wendy Eve just donated $59.20
  • Anonymous just donated $113.16
  • Janell Buckley just donated $59.20
  • Bianca Tulich just donated $371
  • Kerry James just donated $59.20
  • Anonymous just donated $106
  • Anonymous just donated $59.20
  • Anonymous just donated $411
  • Vale Roy Buckley just donated $159

The Problem

Right now there are 2,619 people experiencing homelessness in ACT and surrounding regions on any given night. They don’t have access to the basic essentials, like a safe place to sleep, a warm meal and clean clothes.

And as the weather gets colder, sleeping on the streets is a struggle so people are desperate to find shelter and comfort.

This winter, we urgently need to provide 2,719 nights of emergency accommodation for people struggling on our streets. With enough funding, we'll be able to Gift A Night Off the Streets to those who are doing it tough.

We need to support the most vulnerable people in our society to show them they’re not alone.

How you can help

YOU can ‘Gift A Night Off the Streets’ to someone experiencing homelessness this winter.

By sponsoring a night, you can provide them with a warm bed, clean clothes and a hot meal. Because when you’re alone and living on the streets, it’s nice to know someone is looking out for you.

We need to fund 2,719 nights of emergency accommodation for those experiencing homelessness this winter.

The colder weather is a struggle on the streets so people are desperate to find shelter and warmth.

YOU can gift a night to provide a person on our streets with a warm bed, hot shower, basic hygiene essentials, clean clothes and a hot meal.

Funds raised through Gift A Night will directly support our core programs, providing vital assistance to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, poverty, and cost-of-living pressures.

GIFT A NIGHT NOW

All donations of $2 and over are tax-deductible.

Your Impact

After losing his job, David found himself living on the streets.

"All I had was a suitcase and shoulder bag that I used as a pillow at night. I couldn’t believe how quickly it happened", David told us.

Thanks to our generous donors, David was able to use our crisis accommodation service to get back on his feet.

So far, St Vincent de Paul Society has been able to provide him with life-changing assistance including:

  • A safe place to stay, a warm bed and regular meals.
  • Working with service staff to apply for housing.

Today, thanks to the kindness of compassionate supporters like you, David is now back at work and has been able to find a safe and secure place to call home.

"Vinnies supported me the whole way and with 
everything I need", said David.

Your support will ensure people like David have somewhere to turn to in times of need.

* In this appeal names have been changed, and model photos have been used to protect the privacy and identity of the people involved.

Please Gift A Night Off the Streets

GIFT A NIGHT NOW

$115,294

Raised of $120,848 goal

A big thank you to our supporters

The real heroes who are kindly helping us achieve our goal

Stephen Chignell

$2.04k

Dominic Phillips

I found I had enough for two nights. Hope it helps.

$59

Dominic Phillips

$59

Anonymous

$59

Anonymous

$113

Jane Taylor

Sorry you are homeless

$113

Anonymous

$113

Mary S

$173

Maxine Schmidt

I hope this small gesture helps you, my thoughts and best wishes to you🙏

$173

Shabana Kasem

$16

Jane Ambrose

$59

Wendy Eve

$59

Anonymous

$113

Janell Buckley

$59

Bianca Tulich

$371

Kerry James

$59

Anonymous

$106

Anonymous

$59

Anonymous

$411

Vale Roy Buckley

$159

R Coppin

$113

Arne Sjostedt

$59

Teresa Mcmichael

$59

Shirley Grigg

$113

Don Fraser

$113

Sonia Fenwick

$169

Brian Hunt

To anyone sleeping rough, put your faith in Jesus , I did , I was once homeless and I am very blessed these days 🙏

$59

Anthony Gray

$53

Pradip Adhikari

$53

Anonymous

$113

Nimalka Hettiarachchige

$59

Mitzi Polacsek

$59

Bernadette Barton

$411

Rhana Crago

$113

Peyer

$59

Anonymous

$217

Marilyn Ayrton

$106

Linda Roberts

$411

Gerard Haire

$67

John Edwards

$59

D And S

$113

Anonymous

$113

Nicola Watts

$285

Amy Saarikko

$53

Anonymous

$59

Erin Trehy

$59

Allan And Therese

$113

Ken Sims

$59

Jodie Orr

$113

Lindy

Thank you Vinnies for your good work.

$113

Dougls Butler

$159

Bianca Ruut

$113

Jan Sinclair

Hope this helps. It’s so cold out there!!

$113

Charmane Ingram

$59

Anonymous

$50

Michael Smith

$113

Ghirardello

$113

J Garratt

$113

Anonymous

So pleased that Vinnies addresses this issue in Canberra. Keep up the good work.

$173

Jennifer Towie

$173

Anonymous

$111

Lynn

Hope this helps a little

$118

Pineapple

$59

Wendy Barilaro

$59

Felicity Grant

$53

Hazel And Andrew Lim-doronila

I hope i can help more people.

$59

Jm Golf

$44

Bettadapura Nagaraja

Hope this helps some people having hard time

$111

Christina Mcauley

$113

Lesley

Can’t only imagine how cold it must be

$59

Denise O'connor

$59

Anonymous

$285

Anonymous

$411

Anonymous

$113

Ruedi And Kimberley Gantenbein

$159

Anonymous

$53

Ron Hartshorn

$59

Anonymous

What a great initiative, I have strong family support but not everyone has that, I feel truely blessed.

$59

Margaret Fleming

$59

Anonymous

Pleased I can be of assistance

$195

Peter.j.davey

$411

John Gillies

$285

Bill Radley

Keep up the great work

$113

Anonymous

I am just glad that I can be of some help.

$285

Fran Le Pavoux

$113

Michael Smithson

$113

Anonymous

$59

Mara Eversons

$59

Claire Lawson

$53

Andrew Craig

$59

Trevor Ballantine

In memory of Lynn Lederer - a loving and generous soul

$59

Ann Llewellyn

$285

Anonymous

$59

Anonymous

I hope you find a warm secure home soon.

$59

Dom Phillipd

$29

Anonymous

$106

Anonymous

$113

Carleena M Moss

$159

Kylie Browne

$111

Piers Hodgson

$59