Why should I give to Sacred Heart Mission?

Sacred Heart Mission is an innovative not-for-profit organisation providing individualised support and services to people who are experiencing homelessness and disadvantage. We have developed a reputation as a respected and well-known social services provider that understands homelessness and uses creative, evidence-based solutions to address it.It is only through the generosity of people like you that we can continue to provide vital services in your community. To find out more about how the individual services we offer are making a difference, and what impact you can make, please visit our ‘impact’ page.

How does my donation support people experiencing disadvantage?

By donating your clothes and other quality items, you are helping us raise funds for Sacred Heart Mission’s various programs and services, including the Women’s House and our Dining Hall. Every $5 you spend in our op shops, provides one meal to a member of our community.

What donations do you accept?

We accept good quality donations of clothes, books, homewares, furniture and more. If you’re unsure, learn here what items we can and cannot accept in our stores.

Do you offer a donation pick up in Melbourne?

We have a free collection service travelling to your home or business in the inner Melbourne area to collect larger donations such as furniture, white goods and large quantities of clothes, books and household items. Learn more about our collection service and book a collection time.

Can you give my clothes to a person in your community?

We believe the people who access our services should be able to choose what clothes they would like to wear, to reflect their personality and style. We often have people visit our op shops together with their Support Worker to select outfits that suit them.

Do you have op shop bins?

No, we don’t have op shop bins. Our friendly op shop staff accepts your quality clothes donations at our op shops across Melbourne during business hours.Please don’t leave your donations out the front or back of our shops outside opening hours – dumping is not donating.Learn what donations we accept and find your local op shop here.

All ways to donate

There are many different ways to give to Sacred Heart Mission to make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.

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Ways to donate

Make a donation

You can help someone overcome disadvantage and break the cycle of homelessness with your donation. Give once or monthly.

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Corporate giving

There are many ways you and your business can support Sacred Heart Mission. With our expert corporate relationships team, and diverse programs and activities, you can be assured of a great experience which will be highly valuable for your stakeholders.

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Gift in Will

Gifts in Wills allow us to plan for the future with confidence, investing in services that address the underlying causes of deep, persistent disadvantage and social exclusion.

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Trusts & foundations

Charitable Trusts and Foundations play a key role in realising some of our most effective programs and development initiatives.

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Philanthropy

We are truly grateful and indebted to the generous individuals and families who provide significant donations to help ensure our financial stability and ongoing delivery of our services.

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Fundraise for us

In a few quick steps you can start your very own fundraising campaign in support of people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.

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Gifts in memory or celebration

For family and friends, these gifts can be an especially meaningful way to commemorate a loved one, while also sharing in Sacred Heart Mission’s vision of an inclusive, fair and compassionate community.

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Donate goods

Support Sacred Heart Mission’s community by donating your quality goods and food to our op shops or to our services.

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Sacred Heart Mission is an innovative not-for-profit organisation providing individualised support and services to people who are experiencing homelessness and disadvantage. We have developed a reputation as a respected and well-known social services provider that understands homelessness and uses creative, evidence-based solutions to address it.

It is only through the generosity of people like you that we can continue to provide vital services in your community. To find out more about how the individual services we offer are making a difference, and what impact you can make, please visit our ‘impact’ page.
No, we don’t have op shop bins. Our friendly op shop staff accepts your quality clothes donations at our op shops across Melbourne during business hours.

Please don’t leave your donations out the front or back of our shops outside opening hours – dumping is not donating.
Learn what donations we accept and find your local op shop here.