Homelessness Week
1st - 7th August 2022
1st - 7th August 2022
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Homelessness Week Installation - High st & Cotham rd Kew
An installation of homeless figures are in place on street benches along High St & Cotham Rd in Kew. Each figure holds a cardboard placard that shares a different aspect of homelessness. If you would like to take a walk and see all the figures you can download the map above.
Stories of Homelessness in Boroondara
Below are stories of homelessness from 5 people that BCO supports. Each tells a different story, yet they share many similarities of the complexities of homelessness and the barriers that exist to finding secure, safe and affordable housing.
WARNING - there are a few swear words in Paul's story.
An installation of homeless figures are in place on street benches along High St & Cotham Rd in Kew. Each figure holds a cardboard placard that shares a different aspect of homelessness. If you would like to take a walk and see all the figures you can download the map above.
Stories of Homelessness in Boroondara
Below are stories of homelessness from 5 people that BCO supports. Each tells a different story, yet they share many similarities of the complexities of homelessness and the barriers that exist to finding secure, safe and affordable housing.
WARNING - there are a few swear words in Paul's story.
Donations
Boroondara Community Outreach is a not-for-profit mission of the Uniting Church. All of our activities are funded by donations and grants from the Uniting church, Boroondara council, Philanthropic bodies, community groups and individuals. If you are able to contribute please click on the button below. We need donations more than ever during this crisis!
If you wish to donate food or other items, please call Rev. Natalie on 0409 019 269.
Boroondara Community Outreach is a not-for-profit mission of the Uniting Church. All of our activities are funded by donations and grants from the Uniting church, Boroondara council, Philanthropic bodies, community groups and individuals. If you are able to contribute please click on the button below. We need donations more than ever during this crisis!
If you wish to donate food or other items, please call Rev. Natalie on 0409 019 269.