The Federal Government’s Safer Places Grant has enabled Anglicare to acquire six new houses in Goulburn for emergency and transitional housing.
“The Anglicare team are incredibly grateful for this additional support. Having safe and secure places for families to rebuild their lives and recover from trauma is so important and organisations like Anglicare need to be able offer further options like this to meet growing needs. Secure housing is essential. Without it, people are unable to focus on employment, education or building relationships. A secure home gives people a foundation from which to heal and move forward,” says Toni Reay, Anglicare’s Regional Manager, Housing and Social Services (pictured).
Anglicare seeks donations to cover operational costs and buy new furniture so families can take what they need when they transition into permanent housing. Ongoing donations will ensure the fridge and pantry is always fully stocked when a new family arrives and that we can provide soft toys to comfort children who are feeling scared and overwhelmed.
To find out more about ways you can help, email supporters@anglicare.com.au or visit www.anglicare.com.au/saferplaces
Pictured below: Toni Reay, Anglicare’s Regional Manager, Housing and Social Services at one of Anglicare’s new crisis houses for people escaping domestic violence in Goulburn.
