You Can Make this Christmas Different for Those Experiencing Homelessness in Sydney

Have you ever considered what Christmas Day is like for those of us who are living rough? Not everyone has a place to be safe and merry but we can be part of trying to change that this year.

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For The Jeremiah Project’s founding CEO Jacky Turano, this is the kind of thing that keeps her awake at night.

It all started during a particularly cold Sydney winter when Jacky decided to use her birthday gift to purchase beanies and blankets to donate to a local homeless shelter.

This was her first step into the world of ministry, the pieces all came together, her heart was awakened, and she knew exactly what she wanted to create and provide for the homeless communities.

Here in this defining moment, the vision was clear, and The Jeremiah Project was born.

“It’s important that we don’t turn our backs on the lost and lonely in the community,” The Jeremiah Project’s Jacky Turano said.

About The Jeremiah Project

The Jeremiah Project is a ministry helping those in need across Sydney and particularly those who are homeless. With a community of committed volunteers, the organisation’s focus is not on food alone but the extension of love and compassion, healing hearts and transforming lives from the inside out.

“It’s important that we don’t turn our backs on the lost and lonely in the community,” Jacky said, particularly of this time of year.

“Walking beside them allows them to believe in themselves.”

Hope 103.2 is proudly supported by

The Jeremiah Project’s Christmas Hope Appeal

Here at Hope 103.2, we’re excited to join with The Jeremiah Project to help make sure everyone in Sydney feels the love of Jesus this Christmas.

We are a drop-off point for The Jeremiah Project’s Christmas Hope Appeal and will take donations between Wednesday 3 to Thursday 18 December.

Each donation helps spread not only festive cheer but the love of Jesus. Let’s ensure every family in Sydney feels the spirit of Christmas this year.

We’re excited to join with The Jeremiah Project to help make sure everyone in Sydney feels the love of Jesus this Christmas.

Items needed

The Jeremiah Project will be creating packages for families in need, and locals who find themselves living rough.

As such, the following items are needed:

Please leave donations for The Jeremiah Project’s Christmas Hope Appeal at Hope Media’s reception between 9am and 5pm, from Wednesday 3 to Thursday 18 December.

“Christ’s love is as simple as a cup of coffee,” Jacky said, and encourages everyone to give what they can, no matter how small.

“By doing our best to connect them with people outside their daily life, such as offering them a ride to church on Sunday morning, we can have a huge impact.

“We can’t save everyone but love them where they are at.”

Drop-off points

Please leave donations for The Jeremiah Project’s Christmas Hope Appeal at Hope Media’s reception between 9am and 5pm, from Wednesday 3 to Thursday 18 December.

Alternatively, the following businesses are also taking donations for the Christmas Hope Appeal:

For more information, visit thejeremiahproject.com.au

For more information, visit thejeremiahproject.com.au

Listen to Ben McEachen’s conversation with Jacky Turano in the player above.