The Green Light Appeal is your way to change the lives of young people in the Hunter region.
The Green Light Appeal funds Samaritans Student Accommodation, the only service of its kind in the Hunter, providing safe, independent housing for young people aged 16-24 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
By supporting this appeal, you are helping ‘green light’ the future of many incredible young people who are working toward their educational goals.
This vital program offers safe accommodation, along with dedicated support as they complete their education or vocation.
Samaritans Student Accommodation doesn’t receive any government funding. Since its launch in 2012, the program has been entirely funded through our generous community.
“This place has allowed me to find more of me... to understand the parts of me that weren’t heeded a long time ago,” Thea said. “Support us so the people who desperately need it don’t slip through the cracks.”
Who You’re Helping
Samaritans Student Accommodation is a safe haven for young people facing homelessness, many of whom have escaped traumatic family situations.
You’re helping students like Thea and Takira. They have found a stable and supportive home allowing them to focus on their studies and build hopeful futures.
More than 200 young people have called Samaritans Student Accommodation home. 90% of have successfully completed their education.
“I was once a resident at the Samaritans Student Accommodation — a service that truly changed the course of my life. It is the place that gave me my first real sense of safety and support.”
How you can get involved
For more information on hosting a fundraiser, or corporate partnerships email: [email protected]
Together, we can help young people build a future filled with hope. Support the Green Light Appeal today.
Takira’s Green Light Story
Takira’s dream is to teach high school in a rural community.
“I want to do something in this world that actually makes a difference to people”
After being kicked out of home with just $300 to her name, Takira found a home at Samaritans Student Accommodation.
She is now studying a Bachelor of Secondary Education and is on her way to achieving her dream.
Samaritans doesn’t receive any government funding to support this valuable service, that’s why Takira needs you!
Please give generously today.
Thea’s Green Light Story
After leaving a volatile family environment, Thea was in search of a safe, supportive home. A caseworker put her in touch with Samaritans Student Accommodation.
“From the start I had a place where I could just be me.”
With Samaritans support systems in place, Thea realised she was safe to be herself.
She started her university studies, gained employment, and made genuine connections.
Samaritans doesn’t receive any government funding to support this service. That’s why people like Thea need you!
Please give generously today.