THE eight churches, community members and volunteers that collaborated to provide the Greater Shepparton Winter Night Shelter banner, have come together to discuss the need for change amongst the local homeless community.
Salvation Army captain Karyn Wishart said that the homeless were not using the churches to sleep in as much as they were previously, so a conversation around the most appropriate model and best way to help support these people needed to be had.
“We have noticed that our services are needed in a new unique way. Some of which may not be necessarily for the homeless either. We are now focusing on the trailer and providing a hot meal for anyone who needs it,” said captain Karyn.
“Every night at 5.45pm we will be set up at the Victoria Park Lake between the skate park and the roadside. We will also be giving out hygiene packs and blankets,” she added.
“Anyone who needs a free hot meal, a lovely welcome, a warm blanket, and the feeling of safety, come and please see us. We are more than happy to help,” she said.
