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  • Waymouth Street Vinnies opens

    12 April 2017

  • Vinnies stock critically low

    9 June 2017

  • Vinnies Partners with BankSA & IGA this Christmas

    Date
    November 29 2013 - 9:00am

  • Help Vinnies make it a joyful Christmas

    5 November 2018

  • Vinnies Women's Crisis Centre announced

    10 August 2017

  • Record CEOs at Sleepout raise over $600K

    30 June 2017

  • New Victor Harbor Store to Open

    Date
    December 10 2013 - 9:00am

  • Kate Ceberano supports Vinnies CEO Sleepout at Government House

    Date
    June 3 2014 - 9:00am

  • Do something about it this winter

    Date
    May 9 2013 - 9:00am

  • Support Vinnies this Badge Day

    Date
    August 29 2013 - 9:00am

  • Vinnies says more people will need help this winter as rental costs increase financial pressure

    Date
    May 1 2014 - 9:00am

  • Vinnies Coober Pedy Getting More Than a Facelift

    Date
    August 13 2014 - 9:00am

  • Vinnies asks you to make a Christmas wish come true this year

    Date
    November 18 2014 - 9:00am

  • BankSA hit Vinnies CEO Sleepout fundraising milestone

    17 June 2020

  • IGA supports Vinnies with Christmas Drought Appeal in 2019

    11 November 2019

  • Vinnies CEO Sleepout 2020 Goes Online

    30 April 2020

  • Vinnies SA finalises bushfire appeal funds distribution

    24 August 2020

  • Vinnies SA - Response to homelessness reform announcement

    2 May 2021

  • Covid-19 Outbreak SA - November Update

    18 November 2020

  • IGA supports Vinnies with IGA Appeal for locals in need

    11 November 2020

  • Vinnies SA bushfire appeal - call for financial donations

    23 December 2019

  • Toy Run to Go Ahead Despite COVID Restrictions

    13 November 2020

  • National Wine Centre's Give Back Dinner

    Date
    December 19 2013 - 9:00am

  • Vinnies attains milestone in journey against domestic violence

    2 March 2018

  • Kate Ceberano partners with Vinnies SA

    2 May 2017

  • Furniture Needed

    Date
    August 13 2014 - 9:00am

  • Best&Less partners with Vinnies to help families cope with school costs

    Date
    January 16 2014 - 9:00am

  • Australia gets behind people without a home - 2013 CEO Sleepout

  • New Vinnies Store Opens in Parkside

    Date
    July 29 2014 - 9:00am

  • MRA Continues to Support Vinnies Through the Annual Toy Run

    Date
    December 4 2013 - 9:00am

  • Government House location for Vinnies CEO Sleepout 2014

    Date
    February 5 2014 - 9:00am

  • Fred’s Van to start serving meals in Kilburn

    Date
    July 29 2014 - 9:00am

  • Vinnies confirms every cent will go to bushfire victims

  • Vinnies Fred's Van service expands

    21 February 2018

  • Vinnies SA calls for financial support to assist bushfire affected communities

    26 November 2015 St Vincent de Paul Society in South Australia has launched a Bushfire Appeal today and is calling for financial donations to ensure prompt assistance to meet the immediate needs of those affected by the devastating Pinery bushfires. St...

  • Vinnies prepared for Holden closure

    19 October 2017

  • Toy run hits early

    17 November 2017

  • St Vincent de Paul Society (SA)'s New State President

    Date
    April 18 2013 - 9:00am

  • Help Vinnies put food on a family's table this Christmas

    5 November 2019

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