14.9 C
Canberra
Thursday, December 19, 2024

Latest news: Vinnies

Canberra Vinnies open to offset donation dumping

‘Tis the season when Vinnies Canberra is expanding their hours to give locals a chance to get on Santa’s nice list by donating quality, preloved items.

Home Energy Tune-Up for vulnerable Canberrans

More Canberrans will be able to tune up their home energy needs in simple and cost-effective ways, thanks to the Home Energy Tune-Up program.

Good work at the Good Works Garden growing veggies for Canberrans

The Good Works Garden in Fyshwick is now growing an array of colourful and fresh produce for Vinnies Blue Door to transform into nutritious meals for Canberrans who need it the most.

Vinnies Night Patrol celebrates 21 years of compassion

Without Vinnies Night Patrol, Canberra’s homeless people would go hungry and cold. The service turned 21 this month.

Domestic violence counsellor turned CEO rallies for Vinnies

With just seven sleeps to go until the 2022 Vinnies CEO Sleepout, Antonia ‘Toni’ Marzulli, newly minted CEO of Synergy Group, sat down with CW in the lead up to her first foray into the annual fundraising event.

Have you heard? Vinnies Winter Appeal

The 2022 Vinnies Winter Appeal is looking to raise $300,000 to help individuals and families to sleep safe this winter. 

Vinnies launches 2022 Winter Appeal

The 2022 Vinnies Winter Appeal wants to raise $300,000 to help individuals and families to sleep safe this winter.

ACT CEOs sleep out in the cold to raise funds for Vinnies

The ACT’s business and community leaders will sleep out in the cold to help St Vincent de Paul raise funds for Canberra's homeless people.

Politicians take part in Vinnies CEO Sleepout

Federal Labor and local Liberal politicians will take part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout in June. David Smith MP and Mark Parton MLA tell us why.

Vinnies’ new Mitchell op shop seeks volunteers

Officially opening next Wednesday 1 December, a new Vinnies op shop in Mitchell is getting its final touches just in time for Christmas and is looking for volunteers to help share some...

Vinnies, Red Cross call for volunteers

As COVID-19 restrictions ease, Red Cross and Vinnies are in desperate need of volunteers to staff their thrift shops as they reopen.

Anti-Poverty Week: Vinnies calls on governments to reduce poverty

Vinnies Canberra/Goulburn has called on governments to reduce poverty by investing in social housing and increasing income support. 

CEO Barnie leaves Vinnies today, but will continue to volunteer

Barnie van Wyk, Chief Executive Officer of the St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn, will leave the Society today.

Vinnies adapts operations during lockdown

The St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) has adapted its operations to assist vulnerable Canberrans in distress and hardship during the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown in the ACT.

What can you do to end homelessness?

Homelessness is everyone’s responsibility; together, we can end this social problem and make sure all Canberrans have a roof over their heads.

Calls to invest in social housing to relieve homelessness

Housing affordability and availability is perhaps the biggest cause of homelessness in the ACT. Here's what advocates want governments to do.

Trending

canberra daily

SUBSCRIBE TO THE CANBERRA DAILY NEWSLETTER

Join our mailing lists to receieve the latest news straight into your inbox.

You have Successfully Subscribed!