National Student Volunteer Week (NSVW) runs from the 9th to the 15th of August, and acknowledges and celebrates the positive impact that student volunteers have on our communities. Students from Ogilvie High School are celebrating NSVW through volunteering at City Mission Op Shops. The students volunteer through the Big Picture Program, which is an Australia-wide …
After more than a year of searching, we are thrilled to announce a new home for the Safe Space program. Safe Space is a place of shelter, safety and support for people experiencing homelessness in Hobart. For the past year, Safe Space has been operating out of two separate locations; at our main office in …
Last month, we announced that CEO, John Stubley, will be stepping down from his role at the end of this year. John commenced the role of CEO at Hobart City Mission in December 2013 following six years at Optia Disability Services, and before that, 22 years as an accountant in public practice. Under his leadership, …
In late May, we hosted our 100% Hobart Auction, in conjunction with 7hofm. It was an outstanding result, with over $35,000 raised to help support people experiencing hardship and homelessness in Southern Tasmania. A total of 140 items were auctioned on the day, including some big-ticket items such as flights, accommodation, and a round of …
Jo or “Mum” as she has affectionately become known, was living in a pop-up camper before she came to Mountain View. Her health was being impacted by her living situation, and she desperately needed to find a new place before the cold Tassie winter hit. Mountain View is Hobart City Mission’s newest supported accommodation program …
Earlier in the year, we introduced you to David and Emma, the Program Leader and Activities Officer at DIY Dads. DIY Dads is a program that provides housing and support for fathers and their children, who might otherwise be at risk of homelessness. Recently, Emma provided us with an update of how the DIY Dads …