Fundraising at Uniting
Homelessness support

Support homelessness relief with your donation.

Your donation to homelessness relief programs can be a lifeline, providing immediate assistance and supporting long-term solutions for people in need of a home.

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Why donate to homelessness support?

Each night, too many people face the harsh reality of sleeping without a safe and stable place to call home. Your donation to homelessness relief programs can be a lifeline, providing immediate assistance and supporting long-term solutions for people in need of a home.

Every contribution will directly impact people’s lives, helping individuals find shelter, access essential services, and build a brighter future. Your donation today can make a meaningful difference in the fight against homelessness.

Homelessness is a complex issue with far-reaching consequences, and the demand for support services continues to rise. Economic pressures, housing shortages, and social disadvantage are leaving more people vulnerable to losing their homes. When you donate to homeless support services, you help address these issues, providing immediate relief and supporting opportunities for long-term change.

How your donation helps combat homelessness

At Uniting, when you donate to homelessness, your gifts will support a range of services, including to:

Ways you can contribute to homelessness relief

Whether through donating, leaving a legacy gift in Will, volunteering, or advocating for change, you can take action to fight homelessness in whatever way feels right for you. Explore the options below to find the best way to make an impact.

One-time donations

Your donation can help provide emergency housing, meals, and outreach services to those in urgent need. Every gift to Uniting can help transform someone’s life by giving them the support they need to get back on their feet.

Regular giving

Regular monthly donations to homeless programs offer consistent support, enabling us to plan and sustain long-term initiatives that provide housing, emergency relief, and other essential services to those in need.

Bequests and legacy giving

Leaving a gift in your Will is a meaningful way to ensure lasting support for homelessness programs. Legacy giving allows Uniting to plan for the future, sustaining and expanding our services for generations to come. Learn more about bequests.

Local winter blanket appeal

You can help bring some much-needed warmth, comfort, and hope to those who need it most this winter by providing new or good quality used blankets, doonas, swags, jackets and other winter woollies. Find your local drop off location.

Volunteer

Offer your time and skills to support homelessness programs. Learn more about volunteering.

Consumer partnerships

 If you are or have experienced homelessness, you can collaborate with Uniting through cause-driven initiatives and campaigns that create positive change. Learn more about consumer partnerships.

Real Stories: the impact of your support

Your donations have a tangible impact on the lives of those experiencing homelessness.

We recently opened our new $18 million community housing development in Wangaratta providing much needed affordable accommodation for people living in the region.

Hear the real story

Evan’s story.

Evan has battled through mental health struggles and housing instability since he was 20 years old. Now settled in his Uniting home, Evan sees the positive impact this newfound stability has had on his life.

“It’s nice to have support from Uniting and a bit of community around here. I’m starting to get to know people here, I feel like I’m starting to settle down.”

How you can support us

A warm meal can go a long way in supporting someone experiencing crisis, especially during the colder months.

“We’re seeing a lot of new faces come into Hartley’s. Last year we had over 2,000 different people come through the doors to have a meal with us.”

Uniting’s Ruffy Swag project is a new initiative led by Uniting’s Wodonga office. The purpose of the project is to produce swags locally to distribute to those sleeping rough.

"We want to make change and help those who are sleeping rough and empower the participants at the correctional centre..."

NoBucks Dining Hall provides more than just a meal, it also provides a sense of community and a safe place to make connections you can count on
An inspiring couple has donated the use of two homes to support people escaping family violence and are encouraging others to do the same.

It’s an amazing contribution that gives women and children escaping family violence a real opportunity to leave dangerous homes and start afresh,

A generous Melbourne couple and supportive local businesses have helped create a home for women and children escaping family violence in the Northcote area. The couple, who do not wish to be identified, have previously donated the use of a two-bedroom house in Abbotsford. They decided to purchase a three-bedroom …
A forum held in Ballarat this week as part of Homelessness Week has helped shine a light on the daily uncertainty, fear and the sense of hopelessness faced by people without a home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your donation helps Uniting deliver emergency housing, outreach programs, and essential services, improving lives and offering stability.

Yes, you can choose to support specific initiatives, such as homelessness and crisis support, emergency relief, and housing services.

Yes, when you donate to the homeless through Uniting, all donations over $2 to Uniting Vic.Tas are tax-deductible. We’ll provide you with a receipt for your records.

We tackle underlying issues through long-term programs like mental health support, and affordable housing initiatives.

Absolutely. In-kind donations, such as clothes and hygiene products, are welcomed and distributed directly to those in need. Clothes can be donated to
your local Uniting Op Shop.

Other non perishable food and hygiene items can be donated to Food For Families via your local Uniting Emergency Relief centre. Find your nearest drop off centre.

Other ways to support us

Get involved today to create a brighter future.

Together, we can make a difference.