It is with a heavy heart that we have decided to temporarily close all City Mission Op Shops until further notice. Hobart City Mission and City Mission Op Shops ethos is around supporting those most vulnerable in our community. Many of our volunteers are among the most vulnerable to the effects of coronavirus, so in …
In light of the confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Tasmania we thought it was important to inform you about what Hobart City Mission is doing to keep our clients, volunteers and staff safe in this uncertain time. We have developed a Pandemic Management Plan and have been implementing these steps over the past couple of …
Small Steps is a live-in parenting and life skills program where young Mums and their babies can grow together and learn to be a family in a safe and nurturing environment. We caught up with Nonie, the coordinator at Small Steps, to discover what sort of impact Small Steps has on the young mums and …
The 2019 Christmas Assistance Program provided 670 families with food and toys for Christmas. These families are generally doing it tough and struggling to make ends meet. Every year, individuals, businesses and community organisations support the Christmas Assistance Program. They collect toys, donate money and volunteer time to make Christmas brighter for those in experiencing …
Joanne struggled to make ends meet in the lead up to the Christmas period. She wanted to provide gifts and a Christmas lunch for her family but did not have the money. Joanne has five children. Her 18-year-old and 21-year-old sons both currently live with her. Her 11-year-old daughter and 8-year-old twins are currently in …
Above (L to R): Program Coordinator Ewan Higgs & Team Leader Hanna Richardson at Safe Night Space. The Safe Night Space pilot program launched on the 17th December, thanks to your generous donations. Together with The Salvation Army, the funds were raised to get the program up and running. With your support, Safe Night Space …