February 2023
Happy second birthday to the refurbished Hutt St Centre!
on 28/02/2023
Two years ago, we opened the doors to our refreshed facilities, which were designed to better meet the changing needs of people experiencing homelessness in South Australia. Nearly 63,000 visits and 80,000 meals later, your support has provided: 16,226 essentials like socks, clothing and toiletries. 14,332 hot showers to help...
So much more than a load of laundry
on 27/02/2023
How many times did you load up the washing machine in the past year? Whatever your guess, you can safely add another 2,112 baskets full of freshly washed, dried and folded laundry. That’s how many loads of clothes and bedding we’ve been able to take care of – thanks to...
Extended opening hours during February heatwave
on 20/02/2023
We’re in for some brutal heat this week. Can you imagine having to face this weather without shelter, air-conditioning, or even a glass of cold water? To help people doing it tough, we’re extending our opening hours until 5pm from Tuesday 21 – Friday 24 February. If you’re at risk...
A decade of helping end homelessness
on 08/02/2023
We're very lucky here at Hutt St Centre to have some long-standing staff members who've worked alongside us for A DECADE or more – like Paul (pictured right) who works in our Wellbeing Centre! With his cheeky grin and a vast collection of animal-themed face masks, Paul has a special...
IGNITE Expo sparks joy for women experiencing homelessness
on 06/02/2023
Did you know one in three people seeking support at Hutt St Centre are women? And two in five have sadly experienced family or domestic violence. That’s why we’re so proud to have introduced IGNITE – a monthly wellbeing event to support women seeking a fresh start on their journey...
A fresh perspective
on 01/02/2023
Last week, our friends Davo, Tom and Callum from Fresh 92.7 stepped outside their comfort zone and sought a fresh perspective by helping out in Hutt St Centre’s kitchen for a busy lunch shift. The trio make up Fresh’s on-air brekkie team and, together, they pitched in alongside our Kitchen...