b'Providing holistic support.Across Victoria and Tasmania, our team give individuals and families the chance they deserve to build brighter futures.The power of donating data.The chance to thrive. Glued to our mobile phones most of the day,In August, Launch Housing in partnership many of us forget access to the internet andwith Uniting, supporters and the Victorian unlimited calls is a luxury some cant afford. Government opened the doors of VivsA prepaid sim card is a lifeline for those escapingPlace, an Australian-first apartmentdomestic violence, or for the unemployed trying building for at-risk women and children.to contact family or apply for a job. Based in Dandenong, Vivs Place offers secure This is a key reason Uniting has recentlyhousing and support services to more thanpartnered with Good360, a local charity 60 women and 140 children escaping family violence and homelessness.that matches donated surplus goods to Support like this will allow these women the those who need them most, while cutting stability to foster a healthy family environment waste and carbon emissions. and provide their children with the fresh start So far through this partnership, Uniting they may need to reach their full potential.has been able to help 60 people by providing Supported by the Victorian Government and them with a free sim card and 6-months generous philanthropic, community andworth of data. individual donors, Vivs Place will make a real Leah *and her family have been experiencingdifference in women and childrens lives.financial crisis. Her daughter lives with severe disabilities and has been hospital-bound for most of her life. In the past Leah has struggled Donate to pay for data on her phone. today.Thanks to this program, Leah and her familywill not have to worry about credit for the You can help people in crisis by becomingnext six months. a regular supporter. $20 will fill 1 box with Another recipient had tears in her eyes whilestaples to feed a family of 4 for 3 days.telling the team how wonderful it will be to FaceTime her children and grandchildren.* These are true stories about real people. Some details such Donate nowas names have been changed to respect the wishes of thepeople featured.Supporter Newsletter Spring 2022 7'