Christmas is just around the corner....

As we head toward December 2022, we reflect on what has been a year of transition for Karinya House. In whatever way you celebrate this time of year, between the old year and the new year, and across the southern hemisphere summer, we invite you to ponder the women supported by our community, through Karinya House, who are seeking their new directions.

Last Christmas, we were able to match every woman we were walking alongside with a sponsor person/family.  The sponsor was given a description of the family unit and an outline of their unique circumstances to consider when purchasing gifts. If you are interested in being a sponsor, send an email and one of our Christmas Elves will be in touch. Alternatively, you may like to make a donation to Karinya House this Christmas.

More about the giving season is available at the link below.

The artwork, "Finding Your Direction", is a gift created with love from Stephanie Corkhill-Hyles (again!).

September - What a Month... 

September featured our 25th Anniversary of services for women in the Canberra Region. The Karinya doors opened on 29th September 1997 and have been open ever since. Every day, 24 hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, (366 in each leap year 😂).

In September 2022, we held a celebration Spring Gala Dinner attended by 360 fabulous Karinya villagers and supported in kind by many more generous Karinya partners (also villagers!). Whilst more of a celebration than a fundraising event, the evening did raise just over $26,000. 

We held the 10th Mercy Walk for Women supported by 53 wonderful walkers, raising $10,074. Other donations in September, our Double your Impact month, totaled just over $31,000.  With the wonderful pledge of our 8 matched giving partners, all donations have been matched, dollar for dollar and then some, as all corporate partners have since confirmed their full pledge.

Amazing support from the Karinya Village.  Whilst we remain somewhat shy of our budget donor revenue for the 1st quarter, we remain hopeful as always of "getting there" by 30 June 2023!

Snippets....

Recent feedback through departure evaluation forms:

The best thing Karinya House did for me was: "Offering me all the support, connecting me to the right services and helping me get a place to call home for myself and my children. Thank you for all your amazing help, support and knowledge."

"A big thank you for all the support provided during a really stressful time in my life. I will forever be grateful for Karinya House." (This snippet was accompanied by the best photo of her little girl, rocking a Karinya gifted outfit and blanket, with a big smile on her face!).

#humansofkarinya #womeninourcommunity #thekarinyavillage #communitysupport

Annual General Meeting

Are you a Member of the Karinya House Home for Mothers and Babies Incorporated Association? The AGM will be held on:

• Monday 14 November 2022, 12.00pm
• The Canberra Southern Cross Club, Woden or via Microsoft Teams (online).

All current members have received notice of the AGM and relevant documents by email or mail. RSVPs are welcome by email or phone, 02 6259 8998.

Karinya House Association Membership for 2022/23 is now due. Membership is $20 per year. ($1 joining fee for new members).

As a Member of the Association, you will receive our regular eNewsletter. You will also be invited to events and our Annual General Meeting (AGM). New members are welcome.

We look forward to walking with you alongside the mothers and babies of the Canberra community.

We give thanks .... 

To Burley Strength for funds raised through the 2022 Ladies of Lifting event, held in July. We are grateful to you for your support and partnership. #wearegurley

To the Woden Valley Gymnastics Club Pajama Week Fundraiser.  Doesn't that sound like fun!  Thank you for choosing Karinya House and raising funds for us. Wonderful to have your support.

To all of you. Our village. We thank and celebrate you all.

#supportingwomen #standingalongside #ourvillage #ourcommunity