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Sydney Street Choir inspires Martin Place crowd
More than 200 people joined in with the Street Choir Sing Out in Martin Place, an annual event to raise money to fund its operations.
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Spring weather shines on annual Day at the Bay
A perfect Spring Day attracted the biggest crowd yet for the St Merkorious Charity’s annual fundraiser Day at the Bay.
Domestic Violence Wardrobe Service hits 200-capsule milestone
Thread Together’s Domestic Violence Wardrobe Service has reached a major milestone, delivering more than 200 new clothing capsules to women’s shelters across NSW.
Mobile Community Hub emerges to help the homeless
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.
PAYCE Foundation calls for “Homelessness Action Now”
As Homelessness Week 2025 commences, the number of people still living on the streets requires urgent action, according to PAYCE Foundation Director Dominic Sullivan.
The roller coaster life living on the streets
Spend any time around the Sydney Street Choir and the friendly face of Felix will always leave you feeling better about the world.
PAYCE Foundation joins Souths Cares NAIDOC festival event
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.
Homeless deaths marked at solemn service
Every year, the number of people who come to stand in the cold and pay their respects grows, but sadly, so too does the number of people dying on our streets.
PAYCE team brave cold night to raise funds for homeless
The temperature was plummeting for the brave souls that had assembled for this year’s Vinnies CEO Sleepout, but nothing compares to the struggle so many endure each night.
Sleeping out in solidarity with people sleeping rough
PAYCE Foundation Director Dominic Sullivan is once again braving the winter elements for the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, reaffirming his commitment to ending homelessness in Sydney.
The rubber hits the road on project to cut rough sleeping
Mission Australia’s Stefan Mackenzie, has praised the ESSC for its level of cooperation rarely seen in other parts of the social services system.
From fear to freedom: Jenny’s journey to a new life
Jenny's story is a testament to the power of compassionate, coordinated support and the role of systems like the BNL in transforming lives.
PAYCE Foundation reflects on year of helping the vulnerable
In 2024, the PAYCE Foundation distributed $2.64 million to 23 charities and a total of $35 million since 2016.
Drug Summit Recommends More Funding for Services
The PAYCE Foundation has welcomed the recommendations from the NSW Drug Summit report, which outlines a clear roadmap for expanding drug and alcohol services, particularly to meet the growing needs of regional communities.
Delivering food and human connection all across Sydney
St Merkorious’ small team of staff — together with hundreds of dedicated volunteers — acquire, prepare, and deliver 4000 meals every week to people in over 60 suburbs.
PAYCE Foundation steps in to support Vinnies Vans program
St Vincent de Paul Society NSW’s Vinnies Van program is bringing on the ground help and support to the homeless across Sydney.
PAYCE Foundation backs Odyssey House with $25,000 Donation
The PAYCE Foundation has donated $25,000 to Odyssey House NSW’s Capital Works Campaign, supporting the much-needed renovation of its Eagle Vale Drug and Alcohol facility.
The long fundraising road for debilitating disease cure
In ten years, Michael has walked more than 1500 kilometres, to help the organisation raise more than $5 million for research and support.
Veteran reflects on cherished choir memories
With 16 years performing and singing with the Sydney Street Choir, skilled guitarist David Richardson is one of its longest serving and most cherished choir leaders.