Thank you for your amazing Red Shield Appeal support!

Right across Australia, far too many people are struggling alone through this crushing cost-of-living crisis. In response, we set an ambitious Red Shield Appeal target of $37 million this year.

I’m overjoyed that big-hearted Salvos supporters like you have stepped up and given incredibly generously in support. Below you can read about the impact of your kindness in the words of three people whose stories we shared with you during the Red Shield Appeal.

“I’m blessed to have you in my life!”

- Georgie

After being evicted from her home by landlords who wanted to cash in on its B&B potential, Georgie’s heart was filled with dread. Your support for our wonderful case workers brought the relief she needed.

Georgie was days away from becoming homeless – your Salvos support changed everything.

Because of you…

“I’ll never forget the day Sue called and told me I had a home, that I was not going to be homeless,” Georgie recalls. “I was as happy as you could ever imagine! My whole life has turned around because of the Salvos. Thank you so much!”

Nearly $197,000 in financial assistance was distributed in March to help people like Georgie; including gift cards, vouchers, food parcels and assistance with household bills.

Your wonderful support for our homelessness services helped Adam to leave life on the streets and begin rebuilding an independent life.

“The Salvation Army were the first people to show interest in me,” says Adam. “They really care. Step-by-step they helped me break away from the street, and they’re still keeping an eye on me. I am so grateful.”

After using up their small savings trying to keep things afloat Sharon reached the point where she couldn’t afford to put food on the table, your support for our emergency relief work helped her get back on her feet.

“The Salvos opened up their arms, and opened their hearts,” says Sharon. “To feel that I wasn't alone was a huge thing. Now I'm back on track with my rent and bills and I've got food on my table. I don’t know where I’d be without the Salvos.”

Adam was struggling alone on the streets until your Salvos support changed his life.

4,100+ meals a day were provided to people affected by homelessness like Adam.

You were there with financial assistance when Sharon's family could no longer cope.

12,500 people like Sharon received financial counselling to help them stay on top of their finances.