The Word from the Street, Spring 2023
Thank you for giving Liam this fresh start
04/09/2023
After a traumatic and unstable childhood, Liam* first experienced homelessness at just 14. Now in his early 40s, he’s spent over a quarter of his life sleeping rough. Despite being homeless for so long, Liam says you never get used to it: “It was always freezing cold, wet and windy. I felt stuck – no matter how hard I’d try,...
A sense of belonging – thanks to you
04/09/2023
When Darcy* first walked through Hutt St Centre’s doors, she had nowhere else to turn. She was couch-surfing in a stranger’s living room and felt increasingly scared for her safety. Women just like Darcy account for more than a third of people accessing our essential health and wellbeing services. And while each story is unique, there are some common threads:...
Jen reclaims her health with your support
04/09/2023
As the number of people seeking essential healthcare at Hutt St Centre continues to grow, your support ensures we’re able to meet this urgent need. Jen* came into the Centre for a hot meal, but after chatting with our team about some health concerns, she connected with visiting pharmacist Clara at our Healthy Heart clinic. Jen is in her early...
A snapshot of your impact over winter
04/09/2023
We have been overwhelmed by the community’s generous response to our recent Winter Appeal. And it couldn’t have come at a more urgent time. The cold winter months are especially dangerous for people experiencing homelessness. When temperatures drop, the prospect of a warm welcome, a healthy meal and the chance for a fresh start is needed more than ever. Thankfully,...
Your life-changing gift to Graham
04/09/2023
As a part of Hutt St Centre’s community, we hope you know just how much your support means to people seeking to rebuild their lives. But for someone like Graham, who is nearing the end of his life, your kindness truly means everything. When Graham came to Hutt St Centre, he was carrying so much grief. He had recently lost...