A New Home And A New Hope

In an attempt to help improve the life of a gentleman in his 60s who has struggled on the streets for the past nine months, Chances House (Australian Street Aid Project) reached out to the community for extra support.

Quick to jump on board, the Mackay community donated enough money to secure nearly 12 months of rent for the elderly man’s new home, providing him with a safe and warm place to sleep.

With rent now paid in advance, the organisation can focus on getting him an ID and a future income so that he will never have to live on the streets again.

Once he was comfortably settled into his new home, he was so moved by the gesture that he was in disbelief that he deserved such kindness. As he sat on the porch of Chances House, he said, "Just a couple of months ago I was in big trouble and it was all hopeless but now things are really looking up. Thank you."

The collective effort by the Mackay community has had a transformative impact on his life, offering shelter, hope, and security for his future.

Chances House also extends its thanks to the local organisations who assisted in this effort. The collaboration not only provided a home for this gentleman but also restored his faith in humanity.

A spokesperson from Chances House commented: “Well done, Mackay, you have collectively helped an elderly, frail man who was very vulnerable to secure safe, suitable accommodation and finally sleep safe and sound at night.

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