Category Archives: Donations
When our President sat down with Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Our President, Pete, was recently interviewed by some graduates from Australia’s leading independent law firm, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, discussing more about 300 Blankets, the current needs of our communities experiencing homelessness, and how organisations can help.
Donate to 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 tax deductible and there is a direct debit option available.
Benalla Residents Give Generously
On Thursday 7 September the Benalla St Vincent De Paul Outreach Group hosted a winter appeal event at Georgina’s Restaurant in Benalla. As part of their winter appeal, they selected 300 Blankets as a partner and beneficiary of the Benalla community’s charitable endeavours and generosity.
Blankets in 2017
300 Blankets was born out of the constant need for blankets amongst people experiencing homelessness in Australia.
Social Inclusion
Social inclusion week was first launched in 2009 by Dr Jonathon Welch AM, with the goal of helping to make all Australians feel included and valued in society. The initiative aims to help people who may feel isolated, excluded, and unable to help themselves, by connecting them with local communities, workmates, friends, and family.
St Francis de Sales – Action Team
Over the last few months, the amazing Year 3 and 4 students in the Action Team at St Francis de Sales Primary School in Lynbrook, adopted our mission to keep our community warm. After a Skype conference with 300 Blankets, the passionate group set out to make a difference for people experiencing homelessness in Melbourne.
2014 Mid Winter Review
300 Blankets has entered into the third Australian winter with continued growth. The important expansion has enabled us to spread warmth to more people, and educate the broader community about the need for providing warmth to the growing number of people experiencing homelessness.
Meet The 300 Blankets Blanket
Over the last 2 and a half years we have given over 3500 blankets to people experiencing homelessness through out Victoria.
StreetSmart Grant Recipients
300 Blankets is thrilled to be selected as a recipient of a StreetSmart grant.