St Sophia and Three Daughters Parish raise much-needed funds for Sydney women’s shelter

·

The Ladies Philoptochos of the Parish of St Sophia and Three Daughters at Surry Hills, Sydney hosted an Afternoon Tea Fundraiser on Saturday, August 24 to raise much-needed funds for local women’s shelter, Lou’s Place.

Lou’s Place is a unique, community-based drop-in centre for women in crisis, feeling isolated or needing support. Most of the women who visit Lou’s Place have experienced multiple traumas in their lives and the majority are facing issues of homelessness, domestic violence, mental health or addiction.

The Parish’s fundraising event was a resounding success, bringing together the community in support of a significant cause.

On the day, guests enjoyed a selection of delicious foods prepared by the Ladies Philoptochos. Amongst the attendees was Archimandrite Father Christophoros Krikelis, Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, as well as special guest and CEO of Lou’s Place, Amanda Greaney.

In a speech on behalf of Archbishop Makarios of Australia, Father Christophoros spoke on the need to remember and love all of God’s creation. He also thanked the hosting Parish and their Philoptochos for their initiative in receiving Christ’s message of love for one another and acting upon it with such grace, humility and compassion.

The highlight of the event was Ms Greaney, who gave a heart wrenching talk on the day-to-day experience of working at Lou’s. She spoke about the significant impact of the shelter’s work, whilst expressing her immense gratitude for the Parish’s support.

Following the talks given, the raffle was drawn. The main prize of the event, a beautiful icon of Panagia, donated by Bespoke and Co., generated much excitement and enthusiasm.

The evening was a testament to the generosity and spirit of the parishioners of St Sophia and Three Daughters. The success of the fundraiser is a reflection of the dedication and hard work of the Ladies Philoptochos, whose tireless efforts made the event possible.

In total, the Afternoon Tea raised $8,000 to support the work of Lou’s Place. These funds will go directly towards providing vital services such as crisis intervention, legal assistance, and therapeutic programs designed to help women heal and rebuild their lives.

In a post on Facebook, the Parish thanked everyone who contributed to the event’s success, especially the Ladies Philoptochos who “continue to inspire and uplift the Parish and the wider community.”

For more information on how you can support Lou’s Place, visit www.lousplace.com.au or follow them on social media.

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Kathy Karatasas: Transforming foster care for multicultural children

New South Wales social worker Kathy Karatasas has devoted her career to helping children. It has also led her to deal with tough situations.

Billy Kavellaris reflects on his practice as KUD wins big at 2025 Australian Design Awards

Kavellaris Urban Design (KUD) has earned national recognition, securing two prestigious silver awards at the 2025 Australian Design Awards.

Chanel Contos continues her global advocacy for consent education

Feminist activist Chanel Contos, known for her movement to make consent education mandatory in Australia, is now expanding her reach.

Sydney resident Michael Gerondis boosts security amid antisemitic attacks

In response to a rise in antisemitic incidents, former NSW Police's Michael Gerondis has stepped up security around his Vaucluse home.

Steve Christou slams council for flying Australia Day banners with other celebrations

Cumberland City Councillor Steve Christou has criticised the council for failing to exclusively fly Australia Day banners in its town centre.

You May Also Like

Enrolments at Canberra’s Greek School soar with help from new creative syllabus

Canberra's Greek School has grown from 26 students to over 100 during the past year, with the help of a new bilingual syllabus.

Elderly Greek migrants locked out of historic communal garden

Anna Krouskos is one of more than 100 locals who have been shut out of their communal garden following safety concerns.

Former royal palace at Tatoi will become a museum by 2025

The former royal palace, Tatoi, located outside the city centre of Athens, will become a museum open to the public by 2025.