Homeless for a week
The first time I thought of Homelessness Week 2016 (August 1-7) was when a young family member posted something on Facebook, aiming to raise funds for a St Vincent de Paul homeless charity, Fred’s Place. Alice took part in a community sleep out on Thursday night, raising funds to keep Fred’s Place operating. Vinnies operates a few such sites across Australia. This one in Tweed Heads offers a home and support for people experiencing homelessness…