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About us<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lazarus Community Centre Geelong<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Our story<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

In 2013 a group from The Wesley Centre for Life Enrichment visited the Prahran Mission in Chapel Street.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

18 months later in February 2015 the three city Churches in Geelong \u2013 St. Mary\u2019s (Catholic Church), Christ Church (Anglican) & Wesley Uniting Church in Yarra Street reviewed social needs in Geelong and focused efforts on addressing homelessness and social isolation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the next 18 months the three Churches gathered together to form a planning & management group: Wendy Leigh, Michael Nolan, Gary McIlvena, Des Younghusband, Peter Gador-Whyte (minister at Wesley), Colin Hastings and other reps attended. Visits were made to the St Kilda Mission, Prahran Mission & the St Mary\u2019s House of Welcome in Brunswick to inspect operational structures & how to do things well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We began to invite people to become volunteers & looked at training for these folk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Values<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Inclusion<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Breaking down barriers to include people who feel isolated & disengaged.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Compassion<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Standing beside people and respecting their unique stories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dignity<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Honouring the worth of each person regardless of their circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Community<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Connecting people to each other and the wider community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Diversity<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Respecting our differences and learning from each other.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Mission<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

To provide a safe and welcoming place for people to meet and be supported as valued members of our community.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Vision<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

To improve the life and wellbeing of people living in the Geelong area who maybe homeless, lonely and socially isolated.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All people are welcome whether they are homeless or not.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What we do<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Lazarus Centre is a place for people to feel safe and welcome.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somewhere where they can take a shower, wash and dry their clothes, have a light lunch, participate in activities, meet with volunteers and receive support from specialist homelessness staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All people are welcome whether they are homeless or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Open 7 days a week<\/h4><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Connect vulnerable people with service they need<\/h4><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Provide meals, showers, clothes and company<\/h4><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Make a donation<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Donate today and make a difference in our community with Lazarus Community Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Make a real impact<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Come join us in making a meaningful difference. Your warmth and time can brighten our clients day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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