Hotham Mission
Hotham Mission is a faith-based, non-profit organisation which provides education support, food relief and other general support to young people and their families in the North Melbourne and surrounding areas. Our assistance is targeted, compassionate, and delivered through strength-based, community collaboration.
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Program Summary
We have expanded our Homework Club, from once a week for Grade 3-6. To twice a week, to now also include Grade 1-2. This program aims to improve students’ literacy, numeracy and social skills. Both Homework Clubs now have some 30 regular students, supported by professional staff and over a dozen enrolled volunteers.
In addition, Hotham Mission provides:
- Providing around 1500 hours + of study support to disadvantaged primary school children, per year;
- around 90 food bags per week to struggling local households, to provide essential food relief;
- electronic devices and educational materials to around 50 disadvantaged secondary students per year;
- assisted 4 young refugees/asylum seekers move into post-secondary education;
- we run and support 5 meals based programs at schools and other organisations;
- our weekly young womens’ program, assisting those living in or with a connection to the local area;
- the above programs help local people living in public housing to engage with and adjust to society; and
- provide accommodation for refugees/asylum seekers living lawfully in the community.
Your donation helps us do more and meet the needs of the local community.
Get involved today!
There are a number of ways you can support us and our work within the community: by volunteering your time and/or making secure, tax deductible donations.
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