After three impactful years of partnership, working together to make a difference, the Raine & Horne Foundation have pledged additional support contributing $100,000 in 2025 to enable Dignity to further advance our ‘1 Million Meals’ project as well as explore interstate expansion for Dignity’s supported temporary accommodation and longer-term housing programs.

With more people at risk of or experiencing homelessness than ever, this donation will ensure Dignity is there to support and walk alongside as people are empowered to find their way forward.

“Thank you Raine & Horne foundation for believing in Dignity’s mission of empowering people with Dignity to prevent, respond to and end their homelessness. On top of the financial donations, the Raine & Horne team has provided countless hours of corporate volunteering over the years and launched creative collection drives to support people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. We are grateful for their continued support. Collaboratively, we can end homelessness in Australia.”

Suzanne Hopman, Dignity CEO

In Partnership with Homes NSW and NSW Government’s Homelessness Innovation Fund (HIF), Dignity’s new Transition To Lease Housing program is an innovative initiative designed to help families experiencing homelessness to secure private rental housing. Many families experiencing homelessness face barriers such as poor rental history, existing debts, or sudden life changes, which make it difficult to compete in the increasingly competitive rental market.

The Transition To Lease Housing program provides residents with a  leased home, complete with furniture and appliances, along with essential support and tenancy education to support families towards a transfer of lease during the 12-month program period.

Stable housing, tailored wrap-around support and tenancy education will provide families with the opportunity for long-term tenancy success, empowering them to end their homelessness.

This week, in partnership with NSW Department of Communities & Justice, we opened two new guest houses to support larger families experiencing homelessness in Southwest Sydney.

The demand for Dignity’s supported temporary accommodation is greater than ever right now and sadly, we turn away bookings every day because our homes are full on most nights.

With these two beautiful new homes, we will have the ability to support more families to find their way forward out of homelessness. In fact, the homes have been full since we opened the doors.

A big thank you to the team from Endeavour Energy who were on site to help with setting up the houses including the construction of many pieces of flat pack furniture.