Make A House A Home - Sacred Heart Mission

Together, we turn houses into homes

Our Make a House a Home Fund gives vulnerable Victorians everything they need to feel at home when moving into their new house. It might be a bed or a microwave, or help with the first month’s rent as they settle into their new life.

This is what we achieved since 2018 …

We helped more than 500 people

Through the Make A House A Home fund, we supported 530 people to turn their houses into homes; and it’s getting more, every day.

Household goods

167 clients received household goods such as dishes, pots and pans, or cutlery.

Rent support

Our Make A House A Home fund helped 94 clients pay bonds and rent for their new housing.

White goods

87 clients were able to purchase white goods such as a fridge and a washing machine.

Beds and bedding

56 people could buy beds and bedding thanks to the Make A House A Home fund. Now they can finally sleep in their own beds!

woman sitting on a red couch reading a book; a small white dog lies next to her on the coach

Furniture

39 clients have received financial support to purchase a kitchen table, a couch and other furniture.

Essential electronics

36 clients bought laptops, phones, radios and TVs. Many haven’t been able to afford any electronic devices for years.

Elderly man drinking out of a cup in his kitchen

Household appliences

26 clients bought heaters, kettles, and other appliances to settle into their homes. Now they can have a cuppa every morning.

Erika* moved into her new house with a brand new bed, fresh new linen (in a print she chose) a toaster, a microwave and a kettle.

Elderly man standing outside of his home

Josh* used the fund to furnish his home, where he has lived for happily over 12 months now.

middle-aged woman wearing glasses and smiling into the camera

“It really feels like home after setting up my new place and I’ve been able to maintain the lease! I’m so thankful for all the help provided.”

– Pia

Help Make A House A Home

Everyone deserves a place to call home, forever. We can get the houses. Please give monthly to turn them into real homes.

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