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.
“I couldn’t thank Samaritans enough. It’s got me out of such a rough position, and I can just focus on my future now.”
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 Anna and Tristan. 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 don’t know what I’d do without this place. I don’t know where I’d be or who I’d be.”
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.
Tristan's Green Light Story
At 18, Tristan was facing an uncertain future.
When his foster family moved interstate, Tristan was supported into Samaritans Student Accommodation.
He now has much-needed stability and independence in a safe place that’s close to his work and university.
“I couldn’t thank Samaritans enough. It’s got me out of such a rough position and I can just focus on my future now.”
With Samaritans support, Tristan has been able to green light his goals and start building the life he wants.
Samaritans doesn’t receive government funding to provide this service. That’s why people like Tristan need you.
Please give generously today.
Anna's Green Light Story
At just 16, Anna was left without a safe place to live.
She spent weeks couch surfing and some nights sleeping outside.
After being connected with Samaritans Student Accommodation, Anna finally has a safe and stable place where she is empowered to succeed.
“I don’t know what I’d do without this place. I don’t know where I’d be or who I’d be.”
Anna is now studying at university and working towards a brighter future.
Samaritans doesn't receive government funding to provide this service. That's why people like Anna need you.
Please give generously today.