b'An update from Jeremey.At 49 years of age, Jeremey found himself homeless and spent18 months living rough in the bush near Ballarat.Empowered by Unitings support, Jeremeyopportunity to give a real sense of purposehas transformed his own life experienceto all our members. The contribution and into an opportunity to advocate for andenthusiasm is amazing.support others. He now works as the firstHearing stories like Jeremeys providesHomelessness Peer Support Worker inan insight into the reality of homelessness,Unitings Street 2 Home program.spreads awareness of the inequalities peopleStreet 2 Homes Team Leader, Stacey, says,face, empowers communities to step up andJeremey was the missing piece of our Street help and can bring hope to those in a similar 2 Home team, and we are so grateful for the position, knowing someone understands andwork he does with us, for our consumers. they are not alone. Jeremeys role is to assist clients to integrate back into the community and help break down barriers they may face when accessing services. A note from Jeremey When asked about his new role, Jeremey and Stacey.shared, I have the most fulfilling job Ive Thank you for your overwhelming ever had in my life. support last Christmas. On top of this, Jeremey is also a facilitator Your donations have pulled many out of in the Homelessness Advocacy and Referencecrisis, provided them with food relief, a place Committee (HARC). This reference committee to call home, mental health support, a sense is operated by 10 current and previous clients of community, and most importantly, hope.of the Street 2 Home Program. By listening to the voices of people who haveStreet 2 Homes Team Leader, Stacey, says, experienced homelessness and rough sleeping,People come into this service often in the committee come up with new ways to bothdespair, not knowing who to reach out to for address the housing crisis and help advise help or assistance. But having your donations service providers. provides security, they provide warmth and shows people that the community cares and Jeremey says, I feel that HARC has provided athat youre behind them.space for this group to have a real voice on issuesJeremey also wanted to share his thanks, big and small. I also feel that it is an extraordinaryThe generosity Ive received, Im just so grateful for. More aboutI was taken from the bush, I was put into Jeremey a home. Just know there are some very grateful people out there.Supporter Newsletter Autumn 2023 7'