As a worker in the homeless field with past life experience of being homeless as a teenager, I know how much it means to oneself to be able to clean your teeth when not privileged to showering facilities. It makes you feel at least half human.
Life Without Barriers
Donation by Colgate
New South Wales
Small luxuries during a cost of living crisis
We recently received a foundation pack that went a long way in helping our clients, often these brand name luxury items are not in the budget for people living on the disability support payment and having such large bottles means they will not have to buy these essential personal care items for some time, especially the handwash as most of our clients require full support with personal tasks so need to provide handwashing for their many support staff and family members.
Loved Wrapped Up
A single Mum was overwhelmed as she had been collecting bottles and cans to get enough money for food and presents, when she received the hamper, she was in shock and she didn’t have to find cans and bottles anymore.
One family who had been homeless and doing it very tough for a long time, the mother burst into tears and just could not stop crying, she said we now have food and presents. (this Christmas she and her daughter will not forget your generosity as you made it so special, it was the last one she spent with her husband, he died unexpectedly two weeks later).
One family who received a hamper, the children were so excited to have food and presents, the youngest was running around like he’d just scored a soccer goal.
A mum just released from hospital with breast cancer. Wrote, “your kindness for thinking about us, means the world to me. I am speechless to be honest. The kids are beside themselves. What a beautiful world we live in, thank you.”
A homeless man, was so touched by his hamper he said “no one has ever done that for him,” he had a tear in his eye.
A young mum fleeing domestic violence, who had nothing for her children for Christmas and no food. She didn’t know what to say, she was staying at her mums, and her mother, just broke down crying just so thankful, as she didn’t know how she was going to help her daughter and children.
One family who had been homeless and doing it very tough for a long time, the mother burst into tears and just could not stop crying, she said we now have food and presents. (this Christmas she and her daughter will not forget your generosity as you made it so special, it was the last one she spent with her husband, he died unexpectedly two weeks later).
One family who received a hamper, the children were so excited to have food and presents, the youngest was running around like he’d just scored a soccer goal.
A mum just released from hospital with breast cancer. Wrote, “your kindness for thinking about us, means the world to me. I am speechless to be honest. The kids are beside themselves. What a beautiful world we live in, thank you.”
A homeless man, was so touched by his hamper he said “no one has ever done that for him,” he had a tear in his eye.
A young mum fleeing domestic violence, who had nothing for her children for Christmas and no food. She didn’t know what to say, she was staying at her mums, and her mother, just broke down crying just so thankful, as she didn’t know how she was going to help her daughter and children.
Double outcome and joy
Thank you so much for the opportunity to learn new skills in dress making. It was fun, helpful and the start of a new life skill.
Wow – what a lovely new dress was the joy of the children who received new clothing made from the fabric donated and mothers who enjoyed learning new sewing skills
Supporting Safe and Inclusive Spaces
Diversity Arts Australia sincerely appreciates the support from Good360. The hand sanitisers and hygiene products we received in 2022 were essential in maintaining safe and welcoming spaces for the communities we work with, particularly as we were coming out of COVID lockdowns and aiming to reduce the spread of COVID.
2025 Giving Day
Willmot Public School actively collects toys and gifts throughout the year for Giving Day, ensuring that every student and community member can receive something special. We have had a fantastic start this year, thanks to the wonderful items received from Good360 and Hasbro. On Giving Day over 800 gifts are distributed to students and families, making a significant impact in your community.
Toys for our vulnerable children
These toy donations have the potential to bring members of our community together by allowing people to contribute in meaningful ways. Families or organizations in need of toys can feel supported by their community, fostering a sense of connection and solidarity.
