• 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 donations to 300 Blankets are […]

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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 and safety of our volunteers […]

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  • Celebrating Christmas at Soul Kitchen

    On the 16th of December 2018, we celebrated Christmas with our friends at Soul Kitchen. The aim for Soul Kitchen is to address food security, a place where people feel a sense of belonging and feel loved. It is a place where people are cared for and encouraged. This year we celebrated our first Christmas […]

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  • Homelessness Week – SBS News – Radio Feature

    We were featured on SBS Radio Melbourne on 10 August 2018 during Homelessness Week, discussing the homelessness environment in Melbourne and what we are doing for individuals and families at risk or experiencing homelessness. The radio interview features Winmas Yu and our Co-Founder – Warren Tu. https://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/cantonese/en/audiotrack/300-blankets-charity-providing-warmth-melbournes-homeless?language=en

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  • 300 Blankets – Soul Kitchen

    300 Blankets – Soul Kitchen commenced in 2018 in partnership with Bridge Church at the Braybrook Community Hub. Our aim is to provide nutritious food, address social isolation by developing a positive and safe community and deliver needs based services to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and families at risk or experiencing homelessness. […]

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  • 3 Wishes

    Last week, we caught up with our friend Mary. Mary is an older lady who has been sleeping rough for quite a few years. When we started talking, she excitedly opened up a new packet of Tim Tams and offered it to us. “These are special! They grant you 3 wishes!” she said referring to […]

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  • Say Hi

    Language and communication is an important aspect of the 300 Blankets Outreach Program and is something that we put a lot of focus into. Our Outreach Program was born not only out of the need for items like food and blankets, but also out of the fundamental human need for companionship and someone to talk […]

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  • Benalla Residents Gives Generously

    On Thursday 7 September the Benalla St Vincent De Paul Outreach Group hosted a winter appeal event at Georgina’s Restaurant in Benalla. As part of their winter appeal, they selected 300 Blankets as a partner and beneficiary of the Benalla community’s charitable endeavours and generosity. 300 Blankets (represented by Peter Royce) was invited to attend […]

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  • Domestic Violence and Homelessness

    Domestic and family abuse is a big issue in Australia. This kind of abuse can include physical violence, sexual assault and other sexually abusive behaviour, economic abuse (creating financial dependence to control another person), as well as emotional and psychological abuse. While both men and women can experience domestic and family abuse, women are far […]

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  • Homelessness Can Affect Anyone

    No two nights of Outreach are the same and tonight was no different. During an evening of meeting a mix of regular and new faces, our Outreach team saw a lady sitting on the corner of a busy city street. The deceptively warm afternoon sun had set and had now left her shivering as she […]

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