Over the past 12 months, we have seen significant milestones of change and breakthrough as we have worked tirelessly alongside and supporting our community of Newcastle.

Here's a glimpse into the transformative journey we've undertaken this last year:

 

• 800 x Dental Appointments for Students

• 800 x Mentoring Sessions

• 14,000 x School Drop Offs

• 1800 x Local Student Check-ins within 6 Local Schools

• Programs now run in 9 Local Schools

• 106 x Crisis Food and Emergency Deliveries

• 400 x School Breakfasts with 1040 Loaves of Bread

• 95 x Shine Bright Sessions

• 83 x Teenage Student Mentoring Sessions

• 385 x Inspire Women's Sessions

• 4515 x Grocery Deliveries into Community with 26 Tonne of Food

• 51 x Case Management Meetings and Follow Through

• 1680 x hours of NDIS Support

• 55 x Students winning life path altering Academic, Attendance, or Leadership Awards who were positioned for these awards by being engaged in our Shine Bright and Brighter Beginnings Bus Program, most of whom struggled to attend school

• 2  x New Vehicles to assist with the running of our programs within the city generously donated by Woolworths and the NSW Government, taking us to 3 vehicles
  
  In this span of time, our collective efforts have manifested in significant milestones, reflecting a commitment to fostering positive change within our community. These statistics are a testament to how deep and rich our care has been in reaching the people of our community who have needed support, protection, crisis relief and the hope of a strong future. 
  
  As we reflect on the past 12 months, these statistics are more than just data points—they encapsulate the stories and yarning, breakthroughs, and transformative moments that define our journey alongside the community we serve. Each number represents a life touched, a connection forged, and a step taken towards a brighter, stronger future for all.