We believe everyone should have a safe and secure place to call home
It is a basic human right
Ending homelessness will take a whole of community response
Through innovative campaigns we enable and empower communities
to raise vital funds and awareness
to bring about change for people experiencing homelessness or at risk.
We keep it grassroots, we keep it local
We seek out, support and partner with small organisations and projects, in the communities where funds are raised.
StreetSmart community impact since 2003
$5,649,129
Funds Raised
1,891
Projects Funded
615
Organisations Supported
Some of the Organisations and Projects Funded
In Nov & Dec 2018, we supported five organistions to provide meals, Christmas dinners, gifts and extended opening hours to make sure no one was forgotten or isolated during the holiday season. Organisation supported: Cos We Care – SA, Manna Gum Community House – VIC, Zig Zag – QLD, Coast Shelter – NSW, Whitelion Balga – Perth. Total funds provided: $16,200
In July 2018 we shined a light on the role of social enterprise in solving homelessness and crowdfunded for two incredible projects – Crepes for Change (Melbourne) to give young people experiencing homelessness training, and The Bread and Butter Project (Sydney) to hire one more employee in their growing team of refugees and asylum seeker bakers. Total Funds provided $7,370
In June 2018 StreetFunder raised funds for five life saving street outreach health projects, – Night Nurses (Melbourne), Homeless Healthcare (Perth), Street Med (Sydney), Micah Projects – Medical Outreach Team (Brisbane) and Homeless Healthcare Street Clinic (Hobart). Total funds provided: $38,050
Orange Sky Laundry is the world’s first free mobile laundry service for the homeless. StreetSmart seed funded Orange Sky, which has now grown to service across Australia. Seed funding provided $5,636
StreetFunders took Action Against Hunger and supported the important work of three organisations CareVan, The Adelaide Day Centre Soup Van and St Mary’s House of Welcome. Funds provided $27,600
StreetFunders supported Youth Futures’ NEST program, helping young mum’s and their children with accommodation and long term support. Funds provided $6,655
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