Over 30,660 Victorians and 122,494 Australians will be without a place to call home tonight. They include families with children, young people, older people, single adults & people with disabilities.

2024 Annual Report

$42 Sponsors a Bed Night

and provides more than a place to stay for someone experiencing homelessness in the Yarra Valley Winter Shelter.

Our Vision

To see the Church fully embrace its calling to care for the marginalised, by being equipped with the resources, training, and encouragement needed to build lasting transformation in local communities.

Our Role

Inspired by Jesus Christ, our Role is to empower the Church as it provides shelter to people in need and journeys with each person, offering physical, social, emotional and spiritual care as an expression of God’s love.

We are...

more than a place to stay.

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Providing love and support where it’s needed most

“The Winter Shelter is personal and emotionally supporting. People there give in many ways a normal service couldn't ... as it comes from the heart. I have never felt cared for unconditionally like that before. Never judged."

Alex*, Winter Shelter Guest

Alex* stayed at the Winter Shelter when they were experiencing homelessness. They have since accessed private rental but find it very challenging to maintain the tenancy. "With the way things are going, it is always a stress to be able to pay the rent ... I am looking at being homeless again due to circumstances of trying to better myself after trauma. Anxiety is high and I find it hard ot relax as nothing is stable with this rental crisis. A permanent home would mean I could live in peace."

*Name has been changed.