St. Joseph's Outreach Services

SJOS UPDATE – DECEMBER 2020

Jayson Ralston — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 05:03:13 +0000

The virtual SJOS AGM for 2020 was a very successful “zoom event”. Thank you to all those who joined us on Wednesday 2 December and if anyone would like a copy of the AGM Report, please email info@sjos.org.au. Many thanks to Loreto Mandeville Hall and De La Salle College for their wonderful donations of food […]

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A big thank you to Hoselink

Jayson Ralston — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 07:49:54 +0000

A big thank you to Hoselink – www.hoselink.com.au – who generously donated a 30 m retractable hose reel to the SJOS Garden Club. This will allow the team to water all the fruit, vegetables and herbs they are growing for the SJOS Food Store.

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AGM Report

Jayson Ralston — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 08:30:04 +0000

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SJOS UPDATE – NOVEMBER 2020

Jayson Ralston — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 06:14:53 +0000

Our AGM is scheduled in early December, although mainly via “zoom”, with only the actual committee gathering. As we see the restrictions to the COVID pandemic easing, more community groups, with COVID Safe Plans in place, are preparing to return. SJOS will now start to plan some friend and fundraising activities for 2021. It is […]

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SJOS UPDATE – OCTOBER 2020

Jayson Ralston — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 08:24:48 +0000

During the COVID Stage 4 Restrictions, we are seeing increased numbers attending both the Food Store and the Bread Bank. Fortunately, the ability to purchase the necessary staple foodstuffs has not been as difficult as earlier in the year and the supplies have been kept up. SJOS is also very thankful for the ongoing support […]

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SJOS UPDATE – SEPTEMBER 2020

Jayson Ralston — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 06:30:04 +0000

The COVID restrictions have somewhat reduced the capacity of SJOS, but services are still being provided by the wonderful SJOS volunteers who are assisting the emergency relief needs. There has not been any movement in the SJOS Housing Units and the COVID Safe Plan is being monitored. The activity in the Food Store and […]

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SJOS UPDATE – AUGUST 2020

Jayson Ralston — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 06:32:42 +0000

With the current Stage 4 COVID regulations in place, the movement in the SJOS Housing Units has slowed. Families are able to move on, into permanent housing, but we are unable to take new families. As such there are no vacant units. The Food Store and the Bread Bank are still continuing to serve, and […]

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SJOS UPDATE – JULY 2020

Jayson Ralston — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 01:16:49 +0000

The SJOS Housing Units now have 8 small children in residence. There are 7 children between the ages of 2 years to 5 years and one 6-month-old baby. The Food Store has been quiet compared to former months but still served over 120 families in June. With COVID-19, the Food Store will remain open as […]

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VALE DR DAVID QUIN AM

Jayson Ralston — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:56:13 +0000

An original member of the SJOS team, his wisdom at Committee Meetings was always amazing and so insightful. His vision and action in creating SJOS has inspired so many of us to step up and volunteer to make a difference. I always enjoyed catching up with David at meetings and events over the years. He […]

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SJOS UPDATE – JUNE 2020

Jayson Ralston — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 02:29:29 +0000

The Unit 3 Refurbishment Project is now complete and the unit is ready for the new renter. The Food Store has now reopened and the hours of operation will remain as they were prior to the COVID-19 lock down. For the health and safety of all SJOS Volunteers, Supporters and Visitors, new procedures have been […]

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