Many Rooms in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Many Rooms

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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25.01.2022 The face masks may make it look like a robbery, but this is actually the first night of 'Operation Room Service'. On Tuesday, a team from City on a Hill: Melbourne, Many Rooms and 7 baskets prepared, packed and delivered 250 meals to the homeless and displaced of Melbourne who are currently being housed in hotels for the 6-week Stage 4 lockdown. Thank you so much for your generosity that made this happen and to our partners - The Big Umbrella and City of Melbourne - for the o...pportunity to love and serve Melbourne in this way at this time. We're excited about the next 5 weeks! #ManyRooms #OperationRoomService #wearecityonahill

24.01.2022 300 meals prepared, packed and delivered to the homeless and displaced of Melbourne who are being housed in hotels by City of Melbourne for the duration of Stage 4 lockdown. Massive thanks to The Big Umbrella and City of Melbourne for the opportunity to bless Melbourne in this way and to 7 baskets, City on a Hill: Melbourne and our wonderful volunteer team for their generosity to help make it happen.

22.01.2022 COVID-19 Relief Care Pack Collection begins tomorrow! Have you bought your care pack items yet? If you haven't:... - Print out the packing list - Add the items to your weekly shop - Fill out our form: bit.ly/covid19reliefcarepacks so we can point you to your nearest collection point! Your care packs make a world of difference to the lives of real people in need. Check out what Frontyard Youth Services had to say about them!

20.01.2022 Through the incredible generosity of so many, we've been able to distribute over 750 hygiene packs to those who need it most in our community. Through a variety of community partners and local councils, we've supported rough sleepers, refugees and asylum seekers, the unemployed, struggling single mum's, isolated elderly and those experiencing isolation due to chronic health conditions - in these days of lockdown, it's been a blessing to be able to do something tangible! Th...e issue is... we're running low on packs and we need your help - we've got a COVID-19 safe way of collecting and distributing all worked out, - we've got a gender neutral COVID-19 pack designed to make it easy - and we're ready to go when you are! These packs mean more than material support to those who receive them - it's also a sign that someone cares!! Register here bit.ly/covid19reliefcarepacks

19.01.2022 Tomorrow is the LAST DAY of Care Pack Collection! The COVID-19 Relief Care pack contains essential hygiene items that make a huge difference in the life of those in need. During this pandemic, these items are not always easily accessible or affordable for someone doing it tough. If you would like to contribute Care Packs, go to: bit.ly/covid19reliefcarepacks ... Once you have filled out the form, we will direct you to the closest collection point. Thank you for the care packs we have already received!

17.01.2022 Looking for a practical and meaningful way to help those in need during COVID-19? Donate a COVID-19 Relief Care pack! Filled with hygiene necessities, these Care Packs make a real difference in the lives of people in need who may not have access to these basic items. We'll be collecting care packs throughout June (so you've got 3 weeks to go!).... To get involved and find your nearest collection point, fill out our form: bit.ly/covid19reliefcarepacks

16.01.2022 Full baskets of care packs after week 2 of collections! It's not too late to donate. Your care packs bring great relief and joy to those in need! Sign up here: bit.ly/covid19reliefcarepacks... Get packing today!

15.01.2022 Check out this incredible assembly line by a group of Care Pack legends! We are so grateful for the number of care packs we have collected so farand we know that those who receive them are too! If you would like to donate some COVID-19 Relief Care packs, you have 2 more weeks to do so. ... Head to: bit.ly/covid19reliefcarepacks to get started TODAY!

15.01.2022 This is the LAST WEEK of collections for our COVID-19 Relief Care Packs! It's not too late to put together some care packs to go to those in need during this pandemic. To register and find your local collection point, head to: bit.ly/covid19reliefcarepacks

14.01.2022 Care packs which have been generously donated by YOU make a world of difference in the lives of people who are doing it rough. Not only do they provide material relief, but they are also packages of love and care to those who receive them. If you are yet to sign up and donate care packs to our COVID-19 Relief Campaign, there's still time! Sign up here: bit.ly/covid19reliefcarepacks... Fill out the form and get packing today!

14.01.2022 Over the last few weeks, Many Rooms has been looking at new ways to serve Melbourne's homeless and disadvantaged community since our Kitchen service was put into hibernation. Today we started a new collaboration with Melbourne City Mission and City of Melbourne. Through our friends 7 baskets , for the next couple of months, we are excited to let you know that we are now providing, nutritious warm meals for young people, who are at risk of homelessness and are currently housed in emergency accommodation throughout the city. We look forward to seeing where this new partnership takes us into the future as we 'Shine the light of love, justice and hope in our world'....

14.01.2022 If you or someone you know is in need of service assistance during this season, we have compiled a list of support services that are open to help during COVID-19. We have service directories for: Melbourne: https://drive.google.com/open... Geelong: https://drive.google.com/open Brisbane: https://drive.google.com//14eHqR-ZgSoWsymsyrCFpGSj-Q/view Share this post or copy these links to send to a friend in need! We will keep updating these directories as often as possible. Watch this space for more updates on what we're doing and how you can help!

13.01.2022 First week of collection of covid-19 care packs - one of our collection points dotted throughout the suburbs has already got a full bucket!! We’re collecting through until the end of June - so register now and get packing - huge thanks to all who have offered their space as a collection point and those who have already delivered!!

13.01.2022 Hi All, Been a busy couple of weeks at Many Rooms, as we navigate the COVID-19 situation and continue to shine the light of love, justice and hope in our world. With our Kitchen venues closing and our access to care recipients through the Living Room are quarantined, we're getting creative. The homeless and disadvantaged still need to eat, the elderly who are isolated still need connection..... ... With strict hygiene protocols and permission from our venues, we set up outside with take away food packs this week - We fed 88 people last night and nearly 20 this morning. So thankful for those of you who still volunteered regardless. We'll continue like this while we can and look for more creative ideas to feed and love those who need it most in our community - especially at this time. In the mean time - we're all practicing social distances and making the most of what we can - please pray for our participants and care recipients at this time.

10.01.2022 During the lockdown, being in isolation has taught many of us the importance of relationships and their valuable impact on our mental health. Currently, 40% of older people living in Aged Care Residences do not receive visits and have limited meaningful interactions with other people. Social isolation is an every day reality. At the Living Room our Community Visitor's Scheme, volunteers have been visiting older persons in their community, building relationships and helpin...g them out of social isolation. While physical visits were not possible, volunteers got creative with their visiting! From phone and video calls, to letter writing, to sending flowers and giftsthese faithful relationships have made a significant impact in the life of an older person experiencing loneliness. If you would like to get involved, visit: manyrooms.org.au/livingroom to sign up as a volunteer. Spending just 1 hour of quality time a fortnight with an older person can change their life.

10.01.2022 Since the beginning of the pandemic, Many Rooms has distributed over 750 Care Packs through community partners and local councils. However, the need for material aid and support continues to grow. To help those in need as we start to move out of lockdown restrictions, we're launching a new care pack: The 'COVID-19 Relief Care Pack' The gender-neutral pack contains essential hygiene items (e.g hand sanitiser and tissues) that make a difference in the lives of the vulnerable a...nd in need during this time. If you would like to be involved: Fill out this form: bit.ly/covid19reliefcarepacks to ensure the safety of all involved, we have several collection points for Care Packs and will direct you to your local location upon registration. Purchase the items on the packing list Put your packs together Deliver your Care Packs to your nearest collection point! We will deliver the Care Packs to our partners to be distributed to those who need it most. Our Community partners continue to feedback that our support makes a real difference in the lives of those doing it tough right now, and we couldn't do it without your support - thank you! ***Please note: Many Rooms Geelong has a different relief care pack. If you are based in Geelong, please fill out the google form and we will be in touch with more details.

06.01.2022 Have a read of this awesome connection between one of our volunteers, Emily, and her care recipient! At The Living Room, we love hearing about these beautiful coincidences between our volunteers and their care recipients as they spend time together, learning about each other's lives and forming a friendship. During this pandemic, our volunteers have been excellent at keeping connected to their older friends through digital calls, letter writing and even parcel deliveries! ... If you know an older person who would benefit from a regular visitor, go to www.manyrooms.org.au/livingroom to check out the care recipient criteria and refer a friend!

06.01.2022 Thank you to all those who have generously donated COVID-19 Relief Care Packs so far! We will be collecting packs until the end of the month, so if you haven't got around to putting yours together, now is the time to do so. Fill out our form to find your closest Care Pack Collection point: bit.ly/covid19reliefcarepacks

05.01.2022 Four bags full! An impressive weekend haul at one of our collection points! A huge thank you to those who have donated care packs. We are blown away by your generosity. If you would like to get involved and donate some care packs of your own, fill out our form: bit.ly/covid19reliefcarepacks to get started!

04.01.2022 Tomorrow, we are collecting COVID-19 Relief Care Packs in various locations across Melbourne. These Care packs are gifted to people doing it tough during this pandemic who may not always have access to the basic items in these packs. Donating a Care Pack is a practical and meaningful way to help those in need. To donate and find your closest collection point, fill out this form: bit.ly/covid19reliefcarepacks

02.01.2022 A few weeks ago we partnered with 7 baskets to provide warm, nutritious meals to young people at risk of homelessness through Melbourne City Mission - MCM and City of Melbourne. Well, the reviews are in! "Michael described the meals as his only reliable food source. He is currently staying in crisis accommodation and has found it difficult to access healthy, wholesome meals. Michael has constantly told the staff how thankful he is and how important this has been for his heal...th during this time." Jake was a client of Frontyard when he was sleeping rough on the streets of Melbourne. He recently moved into his own apartment and was severely lacking in food, so came into Frontyard to get support. We provided him with a hot meal and a few takeaways. His response? 'This is awesome!' I enjoy the food that gets delivered to us daily. It’s delicious and you get to have a chat with the workers who pop by. It’s nice getting out of the room to have a chat. Thanks!

02.01.2022 Our incredible Living Room Volunteers (Community Visitor's Scheme) have continued to meet with their elderly care recipients during this pandemic through phone calls, Skype, and some good old fashioned letter writing! The value of friendship has become evident to many of us during this lockdown. Being connected to others and knowing someone cares can combat the experience of loneliness and help an isolated older person reconnect with their wider community. It can significantly improve one's quality of life and is beneficial for both the volunteer and care recipient. To become a volunteer, visit: manyrooms.org.au/livingroom

01.01.2022 Virtual Team #1 the Friday Kitchen, catching up and thinking of our participants! We miss you, are praying for you and hope you are all safe!! We look forward to seeing you again.