A welcome donation for those in crisis
Join us for an unforgettable evening: Divine Dining at St Peter’s Cathedral some home comforts like beauty packs, a towel, coffee mug, and a magazine.” The Lions Club donation was assisted through a $2,000 White Ribbon Small Grant which the club itself matched Community Engagement Manager Simon Blight said the Lions Club donation was about providing some much-needed essentials. “In the packs were essentials like nightwear as well as bathroom products such as toothpaste, shampoo and a brush,” Simon said. “But it was also a chance to provide Women and mothers in crisis were at the heart of a welcome donation from the Lions Club of Charles Sturt which provided 20 packs of essential items to our Turning Point program. The Turning Point program is part of our homelessness service, combining our case management capability and experience with our housing arm, Believe Housing Australia to offer housing to women with children who are homeless due to escaping domestic and family violence. Women often flee an at home situation with very little and AnglicareSA Step into the sacred grandeur of St Peter’s Cathedral for an extraordinary evening of elegance and purpose. We invite you to Divine Dining, a reimagining of our Cathedral Banquet as an exclusive gala fundraising dinner that promises to enchant your senses and elevate your spirit. Imagine an immersive evening where the majestic architecture of the cathedral provides a stunning
Charles Sturt Lions members Gay and Afroz with AnglicareSA Community Engagement Manager Simon Blight and one of the bags donated by the club for clients of our Turning Point program
dollar for dollar, as well as support from local businesses. Families stay in a Turning Point home while AnglicareSA case management provides wraparound services to help them secure long-term housing, refer them to employment and training services, access financial support, and keep children engaged with school. AnglicareSA Senior Manager Homelessness, Susan Johnson, thanked the Lions Club of Charles Sturt for the donation, saying the packs had been well received by women who were just trying to keep their heads above water.
Divine Dining is more than just a dinner; it is a celebration of community and compassion. Your presence and generosity will support our vital mission, helping us to continue our important work within the community and beyond. Together, let’s make a difference. Join us for an evening of splendour, sophistication, and heartfelt giving at Divine Dining. We look forward to welcoming you to St Peter’s Cathedral. “The mothers always put their children first, so a pack that puts them first makes them feel part of a caring community,” she said. Projects like this demonstrate the power of community which AnglicareSA relies upon in supporting its social impact work. Should your community group wish to hear more about the great work of AnglicareSA and how your club may support our programs and services, contact our Philanthropy and Partnerships team on 8305 9200 .
backdrop for an exquisite culinary experience. As the cathedral’s storied walls echo with soft music, you will indulge in a gourmet feast prepared by renowned chefs, each course designed to delight and inspire.
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