Vale Ruth McCance
St Laurence House extends its profound sympathy and support to the family, friends, and loved ones of Ruth McCance, who died in a recent tragic mountaineering incident in the Himalayas.
Beloved by all, Ruth was a distinguished Chairperson of St Laurence House (2010-2016) and committee member (2007-2016).
There will be a memorial service for Ruth at St James Church, 173 King Street, Sydney on Monday 1 July at 10:30am. A wake will follow from 1:30pm at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, Kirribilli.
There is also a concert being planned for Ruth on Sunday afternoon 14 July, 4pm – 6pm.
Every dollar counts. We rely on donations to cover 30% of the costs associated with our accommodation, support, and living skills programs. Without your generosity we wouldn’t be able to provide such a high degree of support to vulnerable children and young people in need.
We urgently need your help to raise $34,000 before the end of the financial year
St Laurence House provides long-term accommodation and teaches life skills in a supportive environment for children and young people at risk of homelessness.
We are the only organisation in New South Wales to provide a home to boys and girls between 13 and 18 years giving them long-term care, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Our Supported Transitional Accommodation for Youth (STAY) program provides a much-needed intensive living skills program and support to 16 to 25-year old’s who are at risk of becoming homeless. In the past year, 38 young people took part in STAY and 80% managed to keep their secure tenancy.
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OUR KIDS
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Here are the stories of just five young people we’ve worked with.
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