Chances House, the latest initiative by Chances Op Shop and the Australian Street Aid Project, marks a significant milestone in addressing homelessness in Mackay.
Positioned adjacent to Chances Op Shop, this newly established facility serves as a sanctuary for individuals grappling with homelessness, providing essential resources, amenities, and support services aimed at fostering dignity, privacy, and holistic well-being. With its mission centered on offering refuge and empowerment, Chances House endeavours to uplift and restore the lives of those in need, offering vital support in challenging times.
The new building also provides the opportunity for individuals to access support and to connect with local organisations.
The new welcoming building includes lockers for individuals to securely store their valuables, allowing the building to be a daytime support hub for individuals in the region with no fixed abode.
Chances will continue to provide the same services, with meals, case management, healthcare assistance and providing essential items being offered to individuals.
“Alongside a safe and welcoming space to simply 'be' whilst charging phones, having a chat and a cuppa, and finding community,” the Chances team explained on a Facebook post.
While a few services are still needed, including bringing in comfortable seating, a computer, a hot water urn and showers, the fit out is now open to the public.
The Chances team wish to extend their thanks to Mackay Rotary, DGH Engineering, and Macrossan and Amiet Charitable Foundation, for the lockers.
Donations from Get It Done Training, The Lottery Office, The Commbank Mackay Team, Jayden Enterprises, Strategic Media Partners, Finlinx Wealth, Mackay Regional Real Estate, Run for MI Life, and the various individuals and businesses that wished to remain anonymous were accepted by the charity with thanks.
“To our community, and to every single person who donates money, their skills, or their time, we say thank you!” the Chances team added.
“You help us make a real difference in so many lives. We will soon hold an open event where you can come and take a tour.”
Chances Op Shop remains at 7 Victoria Street in Mackay, with Chances House at 2 Endeavour Street.
1. The various individuals assisting the fit out of Chances House
2. The brand new spaces of Chances House. Photos supplied
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