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300 Blankets to cease Care Package Program after 4 years
Following the successful delivery of the essential items support program, Care Package – for the last 4 years – 300 Blankets will be gradually ceasing the availability of the program in June 2024. Launched initially as the Iceolation program, the Care Package program was introduced during Melbourne’s COVID lockdowns in
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Peter’s November Update
In the last few months 300 Blankets has gone on a bit of a recruitment drive to help bolster our management team as we look to enhance our current services as well as setting ourselves up to be a more sustainable organisation moving forward. We are thrilled to welcome some
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July 2022 update: President – Peter Royce
It’s great to be moving out of COVID restrictions with all three of our Programs providing amazing services to people in our community who are at risk of, or experiencing homelessness. Our Care Package program has never missed a beat since it started in May 2020 all through the darkest days
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Support 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
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Announcement: Susan Hendra
300 Blankets is so excited to have Susan Hendra take up the role of Vice President at 300 Blankets. Since her first 300 Blankets’ volunteering experience on our Outreach Program in 2016, we have seen Susan come into her own as an untiringly dedicated leader and contributor to our charity,
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Announcement: Peter Royce
To our friends, volunteers, donors, partners and supporters, I wish to say that I am honoured to take on the role of President at 300 Blankets. I cannot thank Warren enough for the unwavering dedication, drive and heart that he has brought to 300 Blankets since he co-founded the charity
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Announcement – Warren Tu
When we started 300 Blankets, I never imagined that it would grow and accomplish as much as it has nine years later. I remember when we received our first delivery of blankets, my house was also our store room and I had to live with climbing over boxes to get
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Iceolation Care Packages Program
300 Blankets, in collaboration with The Melbourne Ice Foundation is pleased to launch ICE OLATION Care Packages in response to an increased number of individuals and families facing financial hardship and the suspension of many food programs including our Soul Kitchen. This initiative will enable the broader community the opportunity to
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Message from our Co-Founder – Warren Tu
To our Friends, Volunteers and Supporters, In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, we have made the tough decision to temporarily suspend the operation of Soul Kitchen at both locations and Outreach Program. Following the government and medical advice, this is the most responsible course of action to protect the health
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Standing together in the new year
Thank you for supporting 300 Blankets and providing relief for people in our community. 2019 was a big year for us. Whilst homelessness continues to be a prominent social issue, over the last 12 months we have been able to take great strides to provide assistance and love our neighbours.