No child should ever call the backseat of a car home.
You can be hope for a family like Suzi’s.
Red Shield Appeal
Every 17 seconds, The Salvation Army in Australia helps someone in need. And this help is made possible through the generosity of people like you, who support the Red Shield Appeal.
The compounded impact of the financial and social events of the past few years means homelessness is fast becoming the reality for an increasing number of individuals and families, including more employed Australians.
The Salvation Army has walked alongside Australians for over 140 years — providing shelter, safety and support to those in need. Over the last financial year, we provided over 1.1 million nights of accommodation and over $24.3 million in financial assistance via cash, gift cards, vouchers and more to those in need.
Our work is far from over
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Hope renewed for a new mother
37 weeks pregnant and left without a home after domestic violence, Emily had nowhere to go. Then she found the Salvos.
From survival to stability
Forced into homelessness at a young age, Ava struggled to survive while trying to stay in school. With support from the Salvos, she found stability and the hope she needed to move towards a better future.
From homelessness to hope
Sometimes your whole life can be turned completely upside down in one crushing moment. For Suzi, that happened when she was forced out of her family home, with nowhere safe for her children to stay.
With support from The Salvation Army, she was able to find a safe place to call home and begin rebuilding her life with hope for the future.
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