Paying It Forward

HELP US TO HELP THOSE IN NEED

Paying it Forward is a small registered not for profit local charity that is run by local volunteers. Paying it Forward supports vulnerable persons in the local community. This includes those at risk of domestic violence, youth homelessness as well as, but not limited to, the aged and disabled.

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If you didn’t know, Here’s a bit about us.

PIF supports local patrons by providing warm clothing, sanitary and hygiene products, towels, blankets, scarves, and beanies as well as a food pantry when donations allow.

PIF is not aligned to any political party or religious group and delivers a non-discriminatory service with dignity and respect for all in Jamison Park Penrith on Sunday evenings at 5.30 By donating now you are assisting PIF to provide a hot meal, dessert and beverage on a weekly basis to locals in need.

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Supporting Businesses

Paying It Forward Homeless Services is grateful to be given the continual support of so many individuals and businesses and organisations. Without this support it would be difficult for PIF to offer the support it does to the vulnerable in our community. We would like to acknowledge and thank the Businesses and Organisations listed below and ask that you support them in return for the contribution they make for our local community.

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Be a Volunteer

Paying it Forward Homeless services is a service that runs only on volunteers. PIF welcomes volunteers to assist in their Weekly Sunday night meal service.

Volunteers can assist in a few ways:

Cooking and serving a meal for Sunday night meal service
Assisting in packing hygiene and toiletries for distribution
Assisting in the packaging of cereals, coffee, tea and other goods for breakfast packs
Fundraising - Assisting in supporting at BBQ’s, Cake stalls etc when necessary

Service starts at 5pm and concludes around 6.30pm

Volunteers are encouraged to visit our service site where the Site manager or a committee member can run through how the PIF organisation operates and the role that a volunteer has on site.

Volunteers are required to complete an application and information form together with a Working with Children’s check prior to working on site. This is mandatory and is for the safety of both Volunteers and Patrons.

A trial period of 3 attendances to site is required before a volunteer can be placed on a roster.

For further information PIF can be contacted by

Ph: 0459 262 637

Email: pif.homeless@outlook.com

Domestic Violence Helpline

Anyone experiencing domestic violence, anywhere in NSW, can call the Domestic Violence Help Line toll free. The Domestic Violence Help Line can arrange emergency accommodation and negotiate with other government departments, such as Health or Housing, to find additional support services for people who need them due to domestic violence.

1800 656 463

Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Youth Emergency Accommodation Line (YEAL)

Provides a referral and information service across NSW to young people aged 12-24 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Available between 9am and 4 pm.

Phone: (02) 9698 5833 ext 25.

Alternatively, you can access the recorded message of vacancies in crisis services. There are two recorded messages – one for rural services and for metropolitan areas.

Metro (02) 9318 1531.

Updated on weekdays by 9:30am. Lists all current vacancies in the Sydney area in youth services. Most services are suitable for under 18’s only.

Rural 1800 424 830

Updated on Monday, Wednesday & Friday by 9:30am. Lists all rural vacancies & the region in which they are located. Most services are suitable for locals only.