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McDonalds Tuesday nights to boost Vinnies Christmas appeal

For the next month, three McDonald’s restaurants will donate 20 per cent of sales made on Tuesday evenings to Vinnies Christmas Appeal.

Vinnies Christmas Appeal: Festive season a struggle for millions

St Vincent de Paul Society has launched its Vinnies Christmas Appeal, as half of Australia’s families worry about putting food on the table.

Anti-Poverty Week in ACT: Poverty and housing stress deepen

As Anti-Poverty Week ends, poverty and housing stress is worsening for Canberrans on the lowest incomes, community organisations say.

ACT Government to reinstate rent relief fund?

The ACT Government will create a new financial support scheme for low-income households. Plus tobacco, wildlife collisions, &c.

Voices from the frontline: St Vincent de Paul Canberra/Goulburn

Vinnies has served Canberra for more than a century — but CEO Lucy Hohnen says the scale of need is unlike anything she has ever seen.

Voices from the frontline: OzHarvest Canberra

Food relief charity OzHarvest Canberra says need for food is everywhere - but the public can support their mission to help vulnerable people.

ANU: Reforms to reduce poverty and boost 90% of super balances

ANU's Fairer Tax and Welfare System 2025 study, commissioned by St Vincent de Paul, aims to lift more Australians out of poverty.

Vinnies CEO Sleepout sees $815K raised in Canberra

More than 120 business, community, and government leaders gathered at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House last night for the 2025 Vinnies CEO Sleepout.

Facing homelessness together: Vinnies CEO Sleepout 2025

Vinnies’ annual CEO Sleepout — the charity’s biggest fundraiser — will take place at Old Parliament House in June.

St Vincent de Paul calls for parties to address hardship

St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn launched its 2024 ACT Election Statement today, addressing social and economic hardship.

‘The shrinking of our middle class’: ACTCOSS’s cost-of-living report

ACTCOSS’s annual cost-of-living report, published this morning, warns that Canberra faces disaster, as more households fall into poverty.

Goodies Junction at Mugga Lane now open

Goodies Junction has opened at Mugga Lane, the space formerly occupied by The Green Shed is now being operated by St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies).

Can St Vincent de Paul maintain the Green Shed’s legacy?

Although Vinnies promises continuity and a “smooth transition”, many Canberrans are dismayed, and Green Shed staff dejected.

What’s behind the Blue Door? Support for Canberrans in need

Nishi Puri OAM and the Multicultural Association of Canberra hosted a barbecue for homeless men this week, for Movember.

Vinnies Braddon ready to open doors for keen op shoppers

Urban Canberrans no longer have to travel to snap up a fashion bargain with Vinnies Braddon opening tomorrow, Friday 24 November.

Vinnies 2023 Christmas Appeal aims to raise $300k for locals in need

Vinnies Canberra/Goulburn is hoping to raise $300,000 through their 2023 Christmas Appeal to help local families struggling to pay for basics.

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