Events
At St Mary’s House of Welcome, we host a variety of events throughout the year. These events raise essential funds supporting our mission and celebrate the vibrant community we serve.
Stay tuned for our upcoming exciting events! Keep an eye on this page and follow us on our social media channels for the latest updates.
With your help, we can continue providing our crucial services.
Movin For Meals
Are you ready to go the distance to help people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage?
This May, why not hit the streets so that others can eat and take part in St Mary’s of Welcome’s annual MOVIN’ FOR MEALS challenge?!
When? Throughout the month of May
Where? Anywhere you like!
Walk, run, cycle - you choose... Just get movin'!
All you need to do is choose how far you want to go to make a difference, sign up online and get your friends and family to support you through sponsorship.
Whether you want to challenge yourself on your own or as part of a team with friends, classmates or colleagues, you will be raising vital funds to provide hot, filling meals to people sleeping rough and experiencing chronic homelessness - some of the most vulnerable people in our community.
The MOVIN' FOR MEALS challenge can be completed doing your own thing, at your own pace, anywhere in Australia – even in the comfort of your own home, backyard or local park.
Run Melbourne 2024
When? Sunday 21st July 2024
Where? Participants meet at Federation Square 45 minutes before their race
Distance? 5.2km, 10km or Half Marathon
With closed roads and fast, one lap courses, more than 20,000 runners descend on the streets, heading past some of Melbourne’s most famous landmarks. Cheer zones and epic vibes make this a race weekend unlike any other.
House of Welcome Gala 2024
St Mary's House of Welcome warmly invites you to our upcoming House of Welcome Gala. This prestigious event will take place on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne. This year, we aim to raise crucial funds to support our initiative of reopening on Saturdays.
We want to extend the welcome and once again open our doors on Saturdays for those who so desperately need it. Our plan is to open for hours to provide meals, showers, emergency relief and other supports for those sleeping rough on our streets.
Saturday 10 August 2024 6:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Melbourne Marathon 2024
When? Sunday 13th Oct 2024
Where? Through the City Streets
Challenged: Choose from a variety of distances: 3km, 5km, 10km, 21.1km, or 42.2km races.
The Melbourne Marathon is about making a tangible difference. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or someone passionate about supporting us and getting fit in the process there's a place for you.
You can join us by signing up and setting your own challenge. Every step you take and every dollar you raise will directly support the invaluable work carried out by St Mary's House of Welcome. Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and either form a team or take on the challenge individually. This event is not only about running; it's about coming together as a community to back a cause that can make a positive impact in the lives of Melbourne’s most disadvantaged.
With your help, we can continue providing our crucial services.