Students from Borinya will roll up their sleeves during Homelessness Week 2025 to prepare and donate hot meals for community members accessing the Wangaratta Night Shelter.
Supported by Junction Support Services’ Homelessness Services team, this initiative highlights the importance of community partnerships in making a real difference in the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness in our region.
The partnership between Borinya, Wangaratta Night Shelter, and Junction Support Services aimed to raise greater awareness of homelessness within our community during Homelessness Week.
“Homelessness is a hidden humanitarian crisis, and all communities have a role to play,” said Megan Waters, Junction Support Services’ Homelessness Services Manager.
“Junction Support Services is committed to strengthening local solutions and fostering connections like this that help build strong, thriving communities.”
Eamon Buckley, the Principal at Borinya, said this partnership truly reflected the school’s values of compassion and taking action.
“We’re proud to join with Junction Support Services and Wangaratta Night Shelter, whose commitment to supporting vulnerable people inspires us, and we are grateful for the opportunity to contribute,” Mr Buckley said.
“At Borinya, we have a saying, Never see a need without doing something about it, and our students are eager to be part of a solution and contribute to something that matters.”
Meanwhile, Wangaratta businesses Madem Espresso, Paulie’s Corner Café and Mama D’s on Murphy have also shown their support for Junction Support Services’ homelessness assistance by donating hot drink vouchers for the Junction team to give to clients during Homelessness Week.
Junction would gladly welcome any local food and café businesses looking to participate in the voucher campaign.
“It’s all about taking action and showing care where it’s needed most,” Megan Waters said.
“We are proud to stand together with our community and business partners in delivering acts of kindness that genuinely make a difference.”