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Caritas reflects on year of conflict and displacement
While the “past year has not reflected the best of humanity”, Caritas Australia says the generosity of the Australian community has “acted as a light amid that darkness”.
Cost-of-living crisis adds stress to Christmas season
More than two-thirds of Australians are worried that festive season expenses will put a strain on their finances and nearly three in five are concerned about being able to afford food and essentials, new St Vincent de Paul Society NSW research reveals.
You don’t need a reason to help people, say friends who launched food charity
Paula Lara and Louise Doyle are two of Sydney’s quiet achievers, enriching countless lives through their food charity efforts across the city’s inner and Eastern Suburbs. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Vinnies welcomes blueprint for not-for-profit sector
The St Vincent de Paul Society has welcomed the release of the Not-for-profit Sector Development Blueprint outlining strategies and challenges for the enhancement of Australia’s vital, community-focused organisations.
Catholic bodies launch appeal for victims of bombings in Lebanon
Two Catholic bodies are urging Australians to express their solidarity with the people of Lebanon. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Cooking up a more inclusive, welcoming and generous society
More than 200 people are expected to attend the fourth annual Parramatta Street Feast today – a call to share a meal with those battling life on the lonely fringe of society. Source: Parramatta Diocese.
Students get valuable life – and cooking – lessons
St Clare’s High School, Taree students are learning essential life skills by helping community members who need support to access hot, nutritious meals. Source: mnnews.today.
Think of a clothing donation as a financial donation: Vinnies
The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW this week held a clothing collection in the heart of Sydney, asking people to donate as much as possible in one big effort.
Charity launches emergency campaign to help Church in Lebanon
Pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need has announced an international emergency campaign to raise at least 1 million Euro ($1.6 million) to assist the Church in Lebanon, as it strives to cope with the tremendous challenges caused by Israeli airstrikes and ground assault.