Donate

The Sanctuary needs cash donations to operate.

It currently costs around $500,000 per annum to run our Shelter. We’re extremely grateful for the support of our partners Women’s Community Shelters who underwrite up to 50% of our operating costs. Nonetheless, The Sanctuary predominantly relies on financial donations to make up the difference.

Making a single or regular donation to The Sanctuary helps us continue our important work providing crisis accommodation to vulnerable women escaping domestic violence and homelessness. There are several ways to make a donation and all gifts over $2 are tax deductible.

The quickest and easiest way to donate is via GiveNow:

Becoming a regular donor

Regular giving is critical, because it gives The Sanctuary a measure of financial stability and security.

As a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation, The Sanctuary receives minimal government assistance, so we rely almost entirely on community donations. Making a regular donation is simple; just click on the PayPal link and you will be guided through the process.

Your regular gift is tax deductible (for donations of $2 and more). You will receive a monthly receipt monthly via email, and you may increase, decrease or cancel your gift at any time.

Donating in Memory of a Loved One

In Memoriam donations are a wonderful way to remember someone dear. Many families today request charitable donations in lieu of flowers. The Sanctuary is extremely grateful to those who direct vital attention and funds to our Shelter during such a difficult time and we sincerely thank you all.

In Kind Support

Thank you very much for your interest in donating goods and/or services to The Sanctuary. In Kind Support is another invaluable way our community helps us. The Shelter has ongoing operating costs and we greatly appreciate local organisations and businesses sponsoring The Sanctuary by supplying essential goods and services free of charge or at a discounted rate.

We’re extremely grateful for any and all offers of household donations, but the Shelter has extremely limited storage facilities. Several factors are involved – including the changing, individual needs of our residents – and we regret it’s often impossible for us to accept, collect or receive physical donations.

How will my donation help?

Making a single donation to The Sanctuary helps us continue our important work providing crisis accommodation to vulnerable women escaping domestic violence and homelessness.

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Bequest

The Sanctuary – The Hills Women’s Shelter is an Australian charity and non-profit organisation providing direct relief and support for homeless women and their children. Our Shelter is a safe, secure space for women and children who are homeless due to physical, emotional or sexual abuse, family breakdown, financial strife, domestic violence, mental health issues or lack of affordable housing.

Your bequest and other gifts help us maintain and improve our community’s response to female and child homelessness, domestic violence, mental illness and substance abuse across Sydney’s North-West.

Your Will is a very personal and private matter. Wanting to leave a legacy for vulnerable women is an amazing act of generosity and we thank you for thinking of The Sanctuary. However, we strongly advise that you seek qualified, expert assistance from a lawyer when putting your Will together.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about In Memoriam donations or Bequests. You’re always welcome to discuss your and/or your family’s wishes with our Deputy Chair, Paul Hargrave on 0417 446966 or paul@foxcheshire.com.au