House of Welcome Working with People Seeking Asylum

House of Welcome Working with People Seeking Asylum & Refugees Employment Program - Accommodation – Food Bank – Casework – Catering Part of the St Francis Social Services Group of Programs © 2019

House of Welcome OUR VISION: Is for a society in which there is full recognition of the dignity, equality , human rights and humanity of all people. 2018 Achievements 6, 971 93 870 People Engaged with our Community Development Activities People Seeking Asylum were provided safe accommodation on any given night Individuals and families received foodbank distributions

Our Programs Empowered to Work This Program supports refugees and people seeking asylum to access opportunities in the Australian labour market. It provides individual mentoring for work readiness, resume writing, interview preparation, assistance with jobsearch & placement, and skills training. 223 people have attended a consultation with Empowered to Work volunteers. The program has proven effective with one in three people being helped to secure work, further study and/or training. Accommodation Casework House of Welcome provides Safe and secure accommodation. This is one of the priority concerns for people seeking asylum. We have an increasing number of referrals to the House of Welcome. The case work team advocate for clients, coordinate financial aid, Food Bank, accompaniment and the coordination of referral support to other services. Over 160 referrals were received for individuals and families who were in housing crisis. Every person accessing House of Welcome accommodation is assigned a case worker to assist their settlement into the community and ensure their basic needs are being met. The House of Welcome food bank is stocked by the generous donations of partner schools, parishes, community groups and individuals, without whom House of Welcome could not deliver this service.

Our Programs House of Welcome Catering provides opportunities for clients who face many barriers to finding employment in our community. Led by the Head Chef, House of Welcome’s catering model supports participants to gain the skills required to work in a commercial kitchen. It provides a friendly environment where participants gain foundational culinary knowledge and necessary English language skills. Participants are given the practical experience of working in a functioning commercial kitchen for commercial customers. Truth Be Told House of Welcome Speakers Program trains and supports people seeking Asylum with the lived experience tell their story. People feel confident and empowered to speak publicly. House of Welcome Truth Be Told speakers will be available to speak at Schools Clubs Businesses and meetings. This will also improve presentation and English skills which will be invaluable skills for future employment.

OUR TARGET $300, 000 Join us to make a difference to the lives of people seeking asylum Sponsorship Packages BRONZE $500 GIVES 2 years of Pharmaceutical support for 1 person with health issues YOUR GIFT: Framed Certificate of Appreciation Name in Annual Report Thank You in Quarterly Newsletter SILVER $1000 GOLD $5000 PLATNUM $10 K DIAMOND $15 K+ GIVES 12 Months Basic food security for one person GIVES 3 Months rent for 7 women in our women’s Shelter GIVES 1 Year Home Rental for a Family YOUR GIFT: BRONZE PKG Plus YOUR GIFT: SILVER PKG Plus GIVES At least 1 Year Food and housing Security for family of 4 YOUR GIFT: GOLD PKG Plus Discounted Invitation to Thank You Sponsor Night” Free Invitation to “Thank You Sponsor Night ” Truth Be Told Speaker for Your Event Logo Added to Website Sponsors + Social Media Story shared of contribution Logo Placement on Catering Van YOUR GIFT: DIAMOND PKG Plus Logo Placement on Video Ad Campaigns Catering for 10 Cocktail Party Provided by Ho. W Catering

House of Welcome THANKYOU PLEASE CONTACT US stfrancis. org. au/Houseof. Welcome s. lubowitz@houseofwelcome. com. au St Francis Social Services © 2019