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:
- Fund emergency housing, providing safe temporary accommodation for individuals and families in crisis
- Support outreach programs, like Street2Home, that offer essential resources and pathways to stability for those in need
- Deliver essential services, including food, clothing, and hygiene products.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Offer your time and skills to support homelessness programs. Learn more about volunteering.
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.
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Doors open at new community housing in Wangaratta.
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Evan’s story.
“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.”
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Share the warmth this winter.
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“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.”
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Stitching hope for Wodonga’s rough sleepers.
"We want to make change and help those who are sleeping rough and empower the participants at the correctional centre..."
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No bucks, no worries – serving even more people in Tasmania.
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Investment properties used to support those fleeing violent homes.
It’s an amazing contribution that gives women and children escaping family violence a real opportunity to leave dangerous homes and start afresh,
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Generosity funds house for women and children escaping family violence.
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‘Like sitting in a dark room’ – Ballarat forum gives a voice to the homelessness experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does my donation help people experiencing homelessness?
Your donation helps Uniting deliver emergency housing, outreach programs, and essential services, improving lives and offering stability.
Can I direct my donation to specific homelessness programs?
Yes, you can choose to support specific initiatives, such as homelessness and crisis support, emergency relief, and housing services.
Are donations tax-deductible?
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.
How does Uniting address the root causes of homelessness?
We tackle underlying issues through long-term programs like mental health support, and affordable housing initiatives.
Can I donate goods to support homelessness programs?
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.