Head of Tevlin House, Mr John McCallum
This Winter period is particularly difficult for those members of our society experiencing homelessness. Waverley is having a Winter donation drive during Weeks 3, 4, 5 and 6 in August to support the Matthew Talbot Hostel.
Matthew Talbot Hostel is a wonderful organisation helping over 40,000 Sydney men each year in providing accommodation, health, counselling and employment assistance.
Waverley has had a long history of boys volunteering in its kiosk in Woolloomooloo. All boys from all Houses from Years 5-12 are encouraged to bring in toiletry and other essential items on the list below in order to be able to provide packs for the homeless and marginalised groups which the Matthew Talbot Hostel provides assistance for.
Matthew Talbot Winter Appeal – Donation item list:
Toiletry pack Items – small traveller size for items is best
- toothpaste/ toothbrush
- soap / body wash
- razor/ shaving foam/ shaving gel
- deodorant (small roll on variety)
- Combs, nail clippers
- tissues (small packets), Q tips (cotton buds)
Home Starter Kit Items: These are prepared and distributed to the men when they move out of the Hostel into more settled accommodation. New items are ideal, but used/clean items in good condition are also fine.
- Cooking Wooden Spoon, Spatula, Grater, Can Opener
- Small Chopping Board, Saucepans, Frypan/s
- Cutlery, Crockery – eg plates and bowls of various sizes
Clothing
Items desired as new, or very good condition:
- Warm Winter Jackets, Mens Tracksuit Pants, Long Sleeve Polo shirts or Long SleeveT-shirts;
Items required to be new:
- Gloves , Underpants (Large or XL size), Socks (calf / mid-length in white sports or any colour)
All items can be brought to either the Senior School Wellbeing Centre or Junior school reception in weeks 3-6 between August 5-29.
