Vinnies CEO Sleepout

Tonight is the 2024 CEO Sleepout! After months of fundraising, tonight our participants will be donning their warm clothes with a piece of cardboard in hand for a night under the stars! Please donate and help our participants in their final stretch of fundraising! By donating towards the CEO Sleepout you can help support thousands facing or at risk of #homelessness.💙💛 Follow the link below to donate and make a difference ⬇️ https://buff.ly/3xru95e

The health of population is not just about the quality and funding of the health system. It is closely linked to the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age. There are many inequities in power, money and resources. St Vincent de Paul Society offers a range of social support services to those in need. The most common types of assistance visitation, emergency relief and housing support. Services vary by state and territory and include: ✨Social support services including mental health support, counselling, alcohol and other drug services, gambling services and family and domestic violence services ✨Disability employment and disability support ✨Volunteer social support programs, such as Compeer and other friendship programs ✨Various visitation programs including at home, hospitals, prisons and aged care facilities. ✨Our visitation programs provide companionship and support to those in need and are an important form of social connectedness, particularly for those experiencing ill-health or social isolation. Find out more about our advocacy work here: vinnies.org.au/advocacy

Ever wondered where your clothes go after they are donated to Vinnies? Here’s what happens to an item of clothing on its journey to a new home! Find out more about the lifecycle of a clothing donation: https://lnkd.in/gP3jW-_4

Our Far North Queensland Diocese recently launched their Ozanam Leadership Program (OLP). OLP has been successfully run all across Queensland, offering a wonderful opportunity for youth to develop key leadership and life skills. The OLP launch was ushered in with a visit from Veronica Innes, Diocesan President, and Dennis Innes, Bailey, who gave a motivational speech around the goals, dreams, and meaningful works of the Society. The program is underway with ten of our OLP youth travelling to Emu Gully Retreat, pushing them physically and mentally to hone their leadership skills in a team environment.

Vinnies shops have seen an increase in demand for winter gear very early in the season, as well as a significant drop in the number of donations. "We are after good quality, clean knit and jackets, both through mens and ladies. Warm clean blankets as well," said Meagan Moffat, Store Manager in South Tamworth, in an interview with Seven Network.   You can drop off donations at Vinnies shops during business hours. Find your local store here: https://lnkd.in/eg-jk2ii

The rising costs of energy is an area of great concern for the St Vincent de Paul Society and the impact it has on people living on low incomes. Each year we work with thousands of Australians who are struggling to make ends meet. They are faced with decisions such as which bill is the most urgent to pay and which they can leave for another month.  🌿 Since 2008, St Vincent de Paul Society has been reporting and analysing the rising costs of energy and has developed practical solutions while advocating for positive changes to be implemented by government, industry and energy market institutions. 🌱 St Vincent de Paul Society undertakes research into issues that have the potential to impact the lives of low-income people and families in our community. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/g9RA2cyV #StVincentdePaulSociety #Vinnies #Advocacy #ElectricityGascosts #Australia

Many people think it is easier to offer help to people in need than to work to change the systems keeping people powerless and in disadvantage. But it takes both justice and charity to truly help all people in need. 🌿🌿 Following the words of St Vincent de Paul, 'There is no Charity without Justice' the Society advocates strongly for people left behind, who are excluded from our broader community. Advocacy is not about politics, but human rights. By advocating, we help address the root causes of injustice and break the cycle of disadvantage. 🌿🌿 Like, repost and comment to support #Advocacy for people left behind. Learn more here🔔: vinnies.org.au/advocacy

From Crisis to Compassion - our Massive Fundraising effort for Vinnies Victoria. 2024 was one of the toughest years we can remember. With interest rates remaining stubbornly high, and Australia in the grip of a cost-of-living crisis, there was less money than ever to go around. With so many Aussies doing it tough, Vinnies Victoria were struggling to raise the funds they needed. And the worst part – these same factors were driving even more people into homelessness.   So we set out to help. In 2023, we raised just over $120,000. With the nights getting colder and so many people struggling, we knew we had to raise even more. It was up to us to make a difference.   This year, the whole team at Reventon got involved, jumping on the phones, selling raffle tickets, getting people to Lead With Kindness, doing everything they could to raise every dollar possible to help those most in need.   This year’s campaign was full of highlights: - 🏠 Breaking ground on our Brick by Brick project - 🎉 Running our 4th Lead With Kindness at Le Ciel Events - 🤝 Visiting Vinnies Ozanam House and meeting some inspiring former residents - 🛌 And of course the Vinnies CEO Sleepout itself.   Despite all the challenges, We're thrilled to announce that we were able to raise $137,447, smashing our fundraising target! That’s enough to provide: - 🍽 Almost 44,000 meals - 🛏 1,145 safe places to sleep - 🏘Crisis accommodation for almost 700 families fleeing domestic violence - And so much more. We want to thank everyone who donated, got involved, or spread the word. It was only because of your generosity that any of this was possible. So thank you to everyone - we’re going to make such a massive difference. We’re already planning something extra special for our 2025 campaign, so stay tuned for further details. And again, from all of us, thank you. 

In partnership with Hockingstuart Williamstown we’re thrilled to donate 30 match day meals and entry to individuals in need within our community with the support of Youth Project and Vinnies Victoria A huge thank you to everyone who has donated and supported our cause. Together, we can make a difference! Join us this Saturday for Hockingstuart Williamstown Round; Round 16 vs Sandringham 3.05pm. If your organisation would like to join part of this program in 2025, reach out to us at [email protected] #CommunitySupport #YouthProjects #Vinnies #AMealForAll

After successfully completing the 2024 Vinnies CEO Sleepout, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our Gold Coast participants who contributed to raising over $620,000. These funds will play a crucial role in providing support and accommodation for individuals at risk of homelessness. We would also like to express our gratitude to our fellow ambassadors for their invaluable contributions in organising this charity event, which brought together over 200 CEOs, business leaders, and community figures from the coast to collectively drive positive change. The total amount raised, $620,000, brings our cumulative funds over the past 9 years to more than $4,300,000, all directly benefiting accommodation initiatives supported by Vinnies QLD Special thanks go to our ambassadors and participants who shared their stories in the attached video. Your unwavering support, both new and continued, is deeply appreciated. We also acknowledge Chris Boyd and his exceptional team for their efforts in producing the video. Belinda Dawes Tanya Byrne Clark Kirby Bikash Randhawa Caitlin Byrne Jared Johnson Christopher Boyd Tim Baker Steven Adams