-
Peter’s November Update
In the last few months 300 Blankets has gone on a bit of a recruitment drive to help bolster our management team as we look to enhance our current services as well as setting ourselves up to be a more sustainable organisation moving forward. We are thrilled to welcome some very amazing people: · Trudy Booker […]
Continue reading -
Support 300 Blankets this EOFY
Much like other charities, 300 Blankets relies on donations to support its work in the community. Donations from the public allow us to continue bringing the warmth of friendship to those sleeping rough, or who are at risk of or may already be experiencing homelessness. As a registered charity, all donations to 300 Blankets are […]
Continue reading -
Iceolation Care Packages Program
300 Blankets, in collaboration with The Melbourne Ice Foundation is pleased to launch ICE OLATION Care Packages in response to an increased number of individuals and families facing financial hardship and the suspension of many food programs including our Soul Kitchen. This initiative will enable the broader community the opportunity to purchase a pre-determined Care Package […]
Continue reading -
Message from our Co-Founder – Warren Tu
To our Friends, Volunteers and Supporters, In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, we have made the tough decision to temporarily suspend the operation of Soul Kitchen at both locations and Outreach Program. Following the government and medical advice, this is the most responsible course of action to protect the health and safety of our volunteers […]
Continue reading -
Standing together in the new year
Thank you for supporting 300 Blankets and providing relief for people in our community. 2019 was a big year for us. Whilst homelessness continues to be a prominent social issue, over the last 12 months we have been able to take great strides to provide assistance and love our neighbours. Over the last 12 months, […]
Continue reading -
Homelessness Week
It’s Homelessness Week this week – a time of the year when the nation focus on the many vulnerable people we work with who are at risk or are experiencing homelessness. It’s a growing issue, with more than 24,000 Victorians or 116,000 Australians having no place to call home on any given night, according to […]
Continue reading -
Celebrating Christmas at Soul Kitchen
On the 16th of December 2018, we celebrated Christmas with our friends at Soul Kitchen. The aim for Soul Kitchen is to address food security, a place where people feel a sense of belonging and feel loved. It is a place where people are cared for and encouraged. This year we celebrated our first Christmas […]
Continue reading -
Homelessness Week – SBS News – Radio Feature
We were featured on SBS Radio Melbourne on 10 August 2018 during Homelessness Week, discussing the homelessness environment in Melbourne and what we are doing for individuals and families at risk or experiencing homelessness. The radio interview features Winmas Yu and our Co-Founder – Warren Tu. https://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/cantonese/en/audiotrack/300-blankets-charity-providing-warmth-melbournes-homeless?language=en
Continue reading -
300 Blankets – Soul Kitchen
300 Blankets – Soul Kitchen commenced in 2018 in partnership with Bridge Church at the Braybrook Community Hub. Our aim is to provide nutritious food, address social isolation by developing a positive and safe community and deliver needs based services to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and families at risk or experiencing homelessness. […]
Continue reading -
3 Wishes
Last week, we caught up with our friend Mary. Mary is an older lady who has been sleeping rough for quite a few years. When we started talking, she excitedly opened up a new packet of Tim Tams and offered it to us. “These are special! They grant you 3 wishes!” she said referring to […]
Continue reading