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Red Shield Appeal

Thanks to you

Stories of hope are made possible.

Lucy's story

When Lucy had to relocate to another state for specialist treatment, she was shocked to find herself suddenly facing homelessness. In the middle of a severe rental crisis, Lucy's options were limited and living in hotels quickly drained her bank account.

She had nowhere to go and little money to survive. But luckily, your life-changing support arrived just in time.

Salvos Case Workers offered Lucy the steady, helping hand she needed to find a safe home. And hope to carry on. .

They honestly saved me! I still get emotional when I think about the Salvos, because without them, I would have ended up on the street.

Lucy
Lucy

Lucy now volunteers for The Salvation Army’s street outreach and housing programs, the very one that found her a home when she needed it most.

Thanks to faithful supporters like you, Lucy is making the most of her life and helping others do the same.

Thank you for making this story of hope and transformation possible. If you would like to help even more people like Lucy, please consider donation again.


Thank you for being the hope people need.

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One person in need was helped every 17 seconds.

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More than 1.74 million sessions of care were provided to those in need.

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Nearly 26,000 people impacted by natural disasters were helped.

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Over 747,000 nights of accommodation were provided.

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Over 38,000 people facing homelessness were helped.

Download the full 'Hope in Action' Report:

Thanks to your support...

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We’re spreading hope every day thanks to you

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Your support prepares us for disasters

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Allen leaves a gift for future generations

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Natalie Barr supports the Salvos

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Thank you for supporting the Red Shield Appeal

During this year's Red Shield Appeal, we shared stories of Australians who experienced homelessness, and you showed incredible compassion and generosity. We’re happy to share an update with you on how your support has made a difference.
Suzi and her kids

Suzi and her kids are thriving

Suzi’s family have settled into the new home their Salvos Case Worker found for them. With more stability in their life, Suzi is to start work and her children, Jack and Caitlin, are thriving in school. Suzi is also now saving with hopes of taking her children on a holiday in the future.

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Emily is building a new life 

Emily’s baby Hannah began her life in the safe, stable home every child deserves. The pair are about to move into long-term housing and baby Hannah is meeting all her milestones.  

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Ava is helping others

Ava has now graduated from university and is supporting those in need as a counsellor. Through life-changing support like yours, she received secure accommodation, essential life-skills training, and guidance.