Illawarra Homelessness Week 2019
“Homelessness is not the cause of personal failings. The main cause of homelessness are poverty, unaffordable rents, and family violence.” With the support of Stockland Shellharbour, Lake Illawarra Police and Land and Housing Corporation, SAHSSI Illawarra ran a small community project for women within our specialist homelessness service who are on Newstart (with a focus on single women or single women with one child). SAHSSI were grateful to secure...
SAHSSI30 2019 Outcomes
SAHSSI 30 on Saturday, 10th August was another fantastic event in the Shoalhaven that occurred in August. Approximately 63 supporters braved the cold and windy Huskisson morning to participate in the 30 km round trip walk from Huskisson to Iluka Beach and return. We had a hockey team, people from Sydney, people from Bowral, Fiona Phillips MP and her family and many local people, including those who have supported...
Gerringong Lions Club Donation
Thank you Gerringong Lions Club for ALL the community service volunteer work you do and the contributions you provide to the community. Your $2,000 donation is so appreciated and will go a long way towards our charitable purposes (increasing housing stock and providing much needed items for homeless women and children). We also loved the opportunity to come and have a...
Christmas 2018
If this isn’t what community spirit is about then I am not sure what is. What’s the old saying? It takes a village to raise children? The village certainly stepped in and lent a helping hand! This year, in the Illawarra we had over 30 different individuals/ organisations/ businesses reach out to see how they could help us provide support to 200 children and teens this year AND their...
Zonta Club of Wollongong
Thanks, Zonta Club of Wollongong! For donating starter packs for our clients who are ready to move into their new home. Each Zonta member contributed to the pack, which makes it super special. They are so proud to be able to help women who exit homelessness into their own secure home. SAHSSI received 12 super tubs that also make a great washing basket, great thinking! Our thanks go to each...
Donations
SAHSSI accepts donations for food, essential living items and cash. Please help if you can.
