Vinnies WA

A big thank you to Red Dot for selecting our Passages Youth Engagement Hubs as their recent charity partner. They raised over $29,000 to help provide essential services like case management, health programs, and educational support, empowering vulnerable youth to build brighter futures. Passages plays a vital role in supporting young people aged 12-25 who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. With Red Dot’s support, Passages can continue being a safe space for young people in need. 🙌 Passages is a joint venture between Vinnies WA and Rotary Clubs of Perth and Mandurah.

It's R U Ok? Day today. An important reminder to have regular, meaningful conversations with your family and friends. By checking in regularly, you build trust and normalise talking about what’s really going on, so when the people in your world find themselves struggling, they know you’re someone they can talk to. Learn more about tackling tough conversations at www.ruok.org.au

Don’t forget to you have until Monday 9 September to write your Will for FREE! Why is it important to have a valid and up to date Will? 1. Protect your loved ones: Ensure your loved ones are taken care of according to your wishes 2. Support causes you care about: Gifts in Wills are a powerful way to leave a lasting legacy. In fact, 20% of fundraising comes from gifts in Wills, and we are so grateful for the many West Australian’s who include Vinnies in their Will 3. Peace of Mind: Knowing that your affairs are in order provides immense comfort. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer. Create your Will today and leave a lasting legacy https://lnkd.in/gR86VnXG

Write your Will for FREE from today until Monday 9 September through our Safewill link. A limited-time offer aimed at ensuring you can secure your legacy and peace of mind. Whether you're planning for the future or updating existing plans, Safewill provides a straightforward and legally binding solution, all from the comfort of your own home. Click the link below to take advantage of this offer. Consider leaving a gift to Vinnies WA to continue supporting the causes you care about https://lnkd.in/gR86VnXG

Join the Vinnies WA team! We currently have some exciting positions available, including: 🔵 Manager, Strategic Fundraising, Partnerships and Philanthropy 🔵 Manager, Strategic Marketing, Communications and Events 🔵 Event Coordinator 🔵 Assistant Retail Manager - Margaret River If you think any of these jobs might suit your skills and experience, we'd love to hear from you! Learn more on our website >>https://lnkd.in/gTTjTVSw

One of our shops recently had the pleasure of a being joined by a group of BHP Western Australia volunteers for a day. Not only did they have fun team building, they also made a positive contribution to the WA community, with the revenue generated from our shops vital in funding our specialist and community engagement programs and services. If you would like to learn more about corporate volunteering in our shops or Distribution Centre, please email volunteer@svdpwa.org.au or send us the direct message.

As we near the end of Homelessness Week, we want to highlight an ongoing and increasing issue within our community, youth homelessness. Through Passages Engagement Hubs, our youth specialist support service, we work to reduce lifelong impacts of homelessness by supporting unaccompanied vulnerable children and youth experiencing homelessness in the Perth and Peel region by providing a supportive and safe environment where they can feel comfortable, secure, and cared for. With numbers increasing in youth presenting to our engagement hubs and 75% of people who are homeless as adults first experiencing homelessness before the age of 25, more awareness, action and support for services such as ours, is needed in this space.   Passages Youth Engagement Hubs are a joint venture between Vinnies WA and Rotary Clubs of Mandurah and Perth.

Wandjoo Bidi, translated to 'Welcome Pathway' in Noongar language saw their opening plaque unveiled yesterday, led by Hon. John Carey MLA. Delivered by Vinnies and funded by Department of Communities WA, Wandjoo Bidi is a Housing First low barrier support accommodation service, for people sleeping rough. Appropriately unveiled during Homelessness Week, the plaque signifies the real, impactful work the service has provided to individuals sleeping rough since it opened on 22 September 2023.

On any given night, 122,494 people in Australia are experiencing homelessness (ABS Census 2021). This week is Homelessness Week, an important opportunity for to build support and awareness in our community to end homelessness. We urge everyone to learn what actions they can take to do their part to support the most vulnerable in our community. https://lnkd.in/gKQxJUMi

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to help the most vulnerable members of the community this winter. The overwhelming response by generous supporters has helped: * Provide emergency food hampers for so many people who needed them *Cover transport costs so people can get to work *Help for families to pay for basic living essentials like utility bills and medical expenses *Give ongoing support so vulnerable people can remain in their home Your support is already making a life-changing impact for people like Luke*, and his dad Colin*. As Luke said, "I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who donated to Vinnies. They helped me and my dad when we had nowhere else to turn to. Now, thanks to you, they can be there for even more people like us who need help getting their lives back on track." Thank you once again for being such an incredible community of generous supporters. * Names and images have been changed to protect privacy. Thank you for understanding.