35 years...

over 35,000 people, lives, stories...

In 2012, Jesuit Social Services marks 35 years since our work began in 1977.

The origins of Jesuit Social Services date back to 1977, when we opened a small hostel for young men after their release from youth justice centres and prisons. Over the past 35 years, our work has expanded to include working with those most in need across areas of justice and crime prevention, mental health and wellbeing, settlement and community building and education, training and employment.

You can learn more about the history of our organisation, and most importantly the stories of the people we have worked with and the people that have worked with us over the years here.

Jesuit Social Services will be marking 35 years in a number of ways - at our Annual Fundraising Dinner on 24th March 2012, with a fundraising album due for release in March and a number of special events and activities during the year. We will let you know about these events and invite you to join us to mark 35 years... over 35,000 people, lives, stories...

To continue our work for another 35 years and beyond, get behind us and sign up for 35.

You can do this in a number of ways:

Sign up for 35

Become a Community Partner - commit to a regular, monthly donation of $3.50 per day, $35 per month, $350 per month (or your choice)
For 35 days, when you buy a coffee, set aside the same amount to donate
Host a party for 35 people and charge them $35 to attend - a quick way to fundraise $1225 for Jesuit Social Services
Set up an online fundraising page and ask 35 friends, family, colleagues to sponsor your fundraising effort

We'll be suggesting more ways you can get on board and sign up for 35 soon - watch this space.