Food, housing & clothing ACT & surrounds

Emergency Relief is carried out by our conference members (volunteers), assisting people within the ACT and southern and western regional areas of NSW.

Blue Door is a drop-in centre that provides support such as free nutritious take-away meals, hygiene supplies, clothing and furniture vouchers, as well as life skills, information, advice, advocacy and referrals.

Providing access to a hot evening meal, material aid, support, and referral.

Night Patrol vehicles operate every night of the year, supported by community donations, corporate sponsors and over 300 volunteers.

Samaritan House is a 13-bed facility that provides crisis accommodation and support for men experiencing homelessness. Working to break the cycle of chronic and acute homelessness.

Street to Home supports people in Canberra who are at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness with a strong focus on both physical and mental health.

The Community Inclusion Program (CIP) provides tenancy support services to residents living in Social and Community Housing in River and George Streets Oaks Estate.

The Vinnies ThreadTogether Clothing Hub provides new clothing to people who are doing it tough in the ACT and surrounds.

This initiative supports efforts to reduce reoffending and overcrowding at the Alexander Maconochie Centre (AMC).

The Vinnies Western Region Case Management Team provides case management support to assist our eight conferences across the Western Region (Boorowa, Cootamundra, Harden, Lake Cargelligo, Temora, Tumut, West Wyalong, Yass, and Young) and respond to their clients with complex needs.