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Vinnies CEO Sleepout raises $7.8m to fight homelessness
Rising rents and mortgage payments combined with a lack of available housing is creating “a perfect storm” for people who are already struggling to keep a roof over their heads, says St Vincent de Paul Society New South Wales chief Yolanda Saiz. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
More Australians need help, but we’re giving less
The cost-of-living crisis driving Australians to the nation’s charities has also forced up to 80 per cent of people to cut the amount they donate to welfare organisations. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Catholics encouraged to support 2024 appeal
Catholics around Australia are being encouraged to support the Peter’s Pence appeal on June 30, the Sunday after the Feast of St Peter and St Paul. Source: ACBC.
UN report lays out scale of PNG landslide humanitarian disaster
A United Nations rapid assessment report following the May 24 landslide in Papua New Guinea has revealed extensive losses and damage to communities downhill, destroying livelihoods and key infrastructure. Source: Caritas Australia.
First Nations equality more urgent now than ever: Vinnies
The St Vincent de Paul Society says failures in meeting Closing the Gap targets and in advancing the goals of the Uluru Statement from the Heart highlight that the need for First Nations people to achieve equality is now more urgent than ever.
‘Goodies Junction’ set to rescue and resell in nation’s capital
The St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra-Goulburn will take over the operations of a business that resells items otherwise destined for landfill. Source: Catholic Voice.
Caritas gets aid to Gaza, but more access needed
Caritas Australia’s partners have reported a successful delivery of supplies to support 2,500 families in northern Gaza, after aid access to the war-torn region had dwindled to its lowest level since October.
Vinnies calls for 10-year national volunteer strategy
During National Volunteer Week, St Vincent de Paul Society national president Mark Gaetani has thanked the charity’s 45,000 members and volunteers as he called on the Albanese Government to make an investment in the country’s volunteers.
Vinnies honours late NSW president Paul Burton
The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW has paid tribute to its state president, Paul Burton, who died on Sunday.