by Sean O'Sullivan | Aug 12, 2025 | Foundation
It was an empty park on a grey night in Redfern Waterloo when the trucks rolled in to support those struggling to survive, battered by the cold, rising prices and often going without. Ninety minutes later, about 200 people had arrived for a hot meal, brand new...
by Sean O'Sullivan | Jul 10, 2025 | Foundation
The PAYCE Foundation proudly joined the celebrations at the Souths Cares NAIDOC Festival held at Heffron Park, Maroubra, with one of its donated Vinnies Vans offering vital support to attendees. (left to right) PAYCE Foundation Directors Talal Ghattas and Sophie Boyd...
by Sean O'Sullivan | Jun 24, 2025 | Foundation
The view back to the city and Sydney Harbour was magnificent. The office lights were a bright beacon highlighting a modern, thriving international city. But already the temperature was plummeting, and the dew stood ready to throw a wet, cold blanket over the group...
by Sean O'Sullivan | Apr 17, 2025 | Foundation
As more people slip through the social safety net, St Vincent de Paul Society NSW’s Vinnies Van program is bringing on the ground help and support to the homeless across Sydney. Premier Chris Minns (second from the left) launches a new fundraising drive, with Talal...
by Sean O'Sullivan | Aug 20, 2024 | Foundation
If you need proof that the pressure of high rents and cost of living is taking a toll, then take a trip to Liverpool where, according to Vinnies, demand for its services and support has skyrocketed in recent months. The PAYCE Foundation-donated food trailer bringing...
by Sean O'Sullivan | Aug 6, 2024 | Foundation
When it comes to the homeless, there is no one stop shop. It is a challenge, government, non-government agencies and charities have been grappling with for decades. Sydney Zero is an action-orientated, collaborative project to make rough sleeping rare, brief and...
