Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Making a difference for homeless people ....

IF Sara Griffin can convey one message, it is individuals who can make a difference.

The Anglicare family support worker is a participant in Playford Council's Mayors' Community Leadership Program 2009, where she  has  seen working with participants Steve Coppins and Vicki Bourke to initiate a `Shelter for the Homeless' Project.

The aim is to provide temporary shelter packages for homeless people in the community, to reduce the risk of harm for people in this situation.  Earlier this week the group unveiled a homelessness tent display in the Playford Civic Centre, which will be on display for three weeks to highlight the plight of homelessness and to encourage local businesses, organisations and individuals to support the project.

Ms Griffin said their mission is to provide accommodation packages for about 120 families, with each package consisting of a tent, sleeping bags, mattresses and an information pack with local emergency assistance services, legal camping locations and vouchers.

The following news articles have all the details of this fantastic initiative ........

Bunyip Article | News Review Messenger Article