This winter, young families will be forced to sleep in their cars due to housing insecurity. Kids are going to bed hungry and seniors will be unable to afford heating and medication.
These are the harsh realities of a cost of living and housing crisis.
But together, we can make a difference.
Can you help us give hope sweet hope to South Australians doing it tough?
Living in the car was just horrifying, always moving around and then living in a one-room emergency motel room with no cooking facilities … it’s hard to describe. You can’t function normally, don’t eat properly, always on edge.
Five years ago, Jess’ life was healthy, stable and ‘normal’. But a catastrophic turn of events within the family plunged the now 44-year-old’s life into complete chaos.
In an attempt to ease her emotional pain, Jess made poor choices, her marriage of more than 20 years broke down and Jess was suddenly without a home with three children, aged between six and 16 at the time.
Jess and her children spent months couch surfing, living out of a car and in emergency motel accommodation.
When a friend suggested she connect with UnitingSA, there was a glimmer of hope…
Five years ago, Jess’ life was healthy, stable and ‘normal’. But a catastrophic turn of events within the family plunged the now 44-year-old’s life into complete chaos.
In an attempt to ease her emotional pain, Jess made poor choices, her marriage of more than 20 years broke down and Jess was suddenly without a home with three children, aged between six and 16 at the time.
Jess and her children spent months couch surfing, living out of a car and in emergency motel accommodation.
When a friend suggested she connect with UnitingSA, there was a glimmer of hope…
Living in the car was just horrifying, always moving around and then living in a one-room emergency motel room with no cooking facilities … it’s hard to describe. You can’t function normally, don’t eat properly, always on edge.
All donations $2 and above are tax deductible.
You can also call (08) 8440 2200 to make a donation, or email fundraisingandpartnerships@unitingsa.com.au for further options.
will buy three hearty meals for a rough sleeper
provides a week of petrol for the school run
covers a vital a medical appointment
will provide a rough sleeper with basic necessities
pays for an average SA family’s weekly groceries
All donations $2 and above are tax deductible.
You can also call (08) 8440 2200 to make a donation, or email fundraisingandpartnerships@unitingsa.com.au for further options.
will buy three hearty meals for a rough sleeper
provides a week of petrol for the school run
covers a vital a medical appointment
will provide a rough sleeper with basic necessities
pays for an average SA family’s weekly groceries
All donations $2 and above are tax deductible.
You can also call (08) 8440 2200 to make a donation, or email fundraisingandpartnerships@unitingsa.com.au for further options.
All donations $2 and above are tax deductible.
You can also call (08) 8440 2200 to make a donation, or email fundraisingandpartnerships@unitingsa.com.au for further options.
Is your organisation looking to support people experiencing poverty and homelessness?
Unite your workplace, school or business to help South Australians with everyday needs, such as food, warmth and shelter.
You can be assured 100 per cent of your donation goes directly to those who need support.
Call (08) 8440 2200 or email fundraisingandpartnerships@unitingsa.com.au for more information.
Is your organisation looking to support people experiencing poverty and homelessness?
Unite your workplace, school or business to help South Australians with everyday needs, such as food, warmth and shelter by becoming a Winter Corporate Supporter.
You can be assured 100 per cent of your donation goes directly to those who need support.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Did you know more than 12,000 people call on our Emergency Relief Services each year?
Here’s how your donation helps change people’s lives.
UnitingSA relies on the generosity of donors to help deliver innovative programs and support for people in need across metropolitan and regional South Australia.
“I would still be on the streets if it wasn’t for the support of UnitingSA. It means the world to me to have a house for my whole family and to be able to tuck my children in at night.”
William,
Received support from UnitingSA Homelessness Services
