Winter Appeal

Winter Appeal

This winter, please help women experiencing homelessness find hope and safety.

Fifty-six-year-old Annastasia’s world was turned upside down when she was evicted from the home she shared with her adult daughter in 2023.

Annastasia was working in administration for local government and, like many women we meet, couldn’t keep up with the significant rent stress and cost of living pressures she was under.

“With that eviction, there was a lock on my front door. I couldn’t get into the house, and from that point on, I had nowhere else to go.”

A work colleague of Annastasia who knew of Catherine House heard about Annastasia’s situation, and her need for support, and pointed her to us.

Annastasia recalls walking into the Crisis Accommodation Service.

“It was the most welcoming place. The staff were so warm and friendly, and I remember them saying, ‘It’s time for you to look after yourself.’
Throughout my time in the house, I started to gain self-esteem and self-respect. I started to walk around with my head held a little bit higher.”

Thank you for supporting women to feel safe in South Australia. Without you, we couldn’t do what we do.

Your gift before 30th June will help women like Annastasia to feel safe and supported.

*Identifying details have been altered to protect privacy.

Continue reading Annastasia’s story

A gift

Your $25 donation allows a woman to purchase a gift for her child or loved one. Apart from being without their own home, women at Catherine House are separated from family and, at times, their children.

When women are in a position of having limited control over their situation, one of the best gifts we can give them is a gift card, so they can exercise choice and control over a purchase they need.

Welcome Pack

Your $50 donation supports the cost of a Welcome Pack. When women first enter Catherine House, they usually have very few belongings, often arriving with simply the clothes on their backs.

On every bed, we place a Welcome Pack – a handbag, toiletries, pyjamas, etc., to help make their journey out of homelessness a little bit easier, and most importantly, let them know they are welcome and cared for.

One night of accommodation

Your $152 donation will support the cost of one woman spending one night in the Crisis Accommodation Service at Catherine House.

Every Catherine House client is provided with her own bedroom, shared bathroom and lounge/dining facilities. This safe and secure program is staffed 24/7, and is the only of its kind in South Australia.

Case work support

Your $300 donation will provide a night of accommodation, plus essential healthcare and housing pathway support.

Every woman who arrives at Catherine House is allocated a case worker and is offered intensive case work support. Case workers work with each client to address the issues that resulted in their homelessness.

Education & employment opportunities

Your $500 donation will give women the opportunity to engage in education and employment pathways at Catherine House.

Providing women with access to education and employment opportunities is crucial to expanding their options for the future, in terms of economic security, social and civic participation and creating meaning and purpose.

Nutritious meals

Your $1,000 donation will support the cost of providing nutritious meals for women at Catherine House for one week.

It is a priority for us to provide our clients with fresh, nutritious and in-season fruit and vegetables. Ensuring women have access to high-quality food is so valuable for their mental and physical health, as well as their overall wellbeing.