March 2022
Thank you to our friends at Rossi Boots
on 29/03/2022
Who’s stylish, hard-working and generous to boot? The good people at Rossi Boots! To show their support for people experiencing homelessness, they’ve kindly donated 200 pairs of brand new Rossi boots to Hutt St Centre! This gift will make a vital difference for many people who walk through our doors...
A life-changing gift for Tilly
on 23/03/2022
You might remember before Christmas we introduced you to Tilly*, a young woman who found herself sleeping rough on the streets of Adelaide after moving from the country for mental health treatment. When she eventually left hospital, Tilly had nothing but the clothes on her back. No support, no money,...
Meet Hutt St Hero, Hazel
on 21/03/2022
Meet six-year-old Hazel – an amazing young supporter who’s doing her bit to help people experiencing homelessness in Adelaide! Here’s the heartwarming message we received from Hazel’s mum: “My daughter, Hazel, has been relentlessly pleading with me for weeks to help her set up a stall out the front of...
Celebrating 10 years of Dulcie's at the Garden of Unearthly Delights
on 18/03/2022
It’s the final weekend of Adelaide Fringe which means it’s your last chance to visit Dulcie's Shop of Real Opportunity in The Garden of Unearthly Delights for another year. Dulcie’s is the brainchild of our longtime friend and Ambassador, Amanda Blair, who launched this mobile vintage fashion icon ten years...
A safe and welcoming place for women
on 16/03/2022
Did you know? Last financial year, we saw a 30% growth in the number of women aged 18-34 seeking support here at Hutt St Centre. And overall, women make up more than a third of the people who access our services. Asking for help is a huge step for anyone...
Celebrating World Social Work Day
on 15/03/2022
Today is World Social Work Day and the theme is ‘Leaving No One Behind’. We want to take a moment to acknowledge all the amazing social workers and case managers who make a life-changing difference for people doing it tough, right across the world. Here at Hutt St Centre, social...
Thank you to our March Archangels, William Buck Foundation
on 11/03/2022
We are so lucky here at Hutt St Centre to have an amazing community of supporters, like our Archangels for the month of March – William Buck Foundation! The Archangel program is supported by businesses and helps keep our kitchen and meal service running. This service relies entirely on our...
Introducing our new Ambassador, Ali Clarke
on 10/03/2022
In a world without COVID-19, we would have been celebrating Hutt St Centre’s 2022 Business Lunch at Adelaide Oval today. This annual fundraising event brings together business leaders, professionals, and philanthropists to network and raise vital funds to support people experiencing homelessness in Adelaide. But given the ongoing uncertainty around...
Hutt St Centre celebrates 68 years of rebuilding lives
07/03/2022
We’re proud to be celebrating a special milestone for Hutt St Centre today. On 7 March 1954, three Sisters of the Daughters of Charity opened St Louise’s House on the same site where our service stands today. Through their work in the local community, the Sisters met many people who...
Tips for connecting with your local community
on 02/03/2022
Moving into a new home can be exciting but overwhelming. This is especially true for people rebuilding their lives after homelessness. Many people who’ve been through it say transitioning from rough sleeping into their own home can feel isolating and lonely. Often, after everything they’ve been through, people who've experienced...
ANZ Community Ball raises funds to help end homelessness
on 01/03/2022
The 2022 ANZ Community Ball is on this weekend and Hutt St Centre is honoured to be a major charity partner. Organisers hope to raise over $300,000 to be shared among a range of local organisations, including Operation Flinders Foundation, Jodi Lee Foundation, Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, Zoos...