Marist Brothers Darlinghurst Old Boys Union
Correspondence
Dear Friends of Kuya, Merry Christmas
Thank you for your support over the past year(s). Kuya continues to grow
and do well under the new leadership of Sr Kate O'Neill a long time
staff member. Kuya continues to work with children on the street and
endeavor to find their families and return them home usually with a
short term stay at Kuya while their circumstances are sorted out.
Families are then supported and empowered to find work or create jobs
through our micro loans program. It is poverty and a lack family
skills that are at the root of the reason why kids are on the streets.
Currently I have been working in job start activities and there are
several in need of help two in particular. One whose apartment was
closed by authorities as it was not registered and so finds himself
without a place to stay. He is desperate as I write this and then there
is a second one in a similar situation too. Their plight reminds me that
this is like a modern life 'Stable Story'.
If you wish to help directly and immediately a cheque made out to
Paul Murphy and sent to 25 Carlow Street North Sydney NSW 2060 would be
most appreciated or a direct deposit into St George Bank Paul Murphy
BSB 112-879 A/C 484-303-293. Any help at all would mean the
chance of roof over the heads of these two people who both have good
jobs but are victims of circumstances.
My Good wishes and I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and every
grace and blessing for the coming New Year
Paul
Brother Paul Murphy
25 Carlow Street,
North Sydney NSW 2060
0449 640 540
4/12/2017
Thank you so much for the OBU
contribution. One young lad had his apartment burn down due to an
exploding gas bottle next door. His work mate was burnt to death and my
friend escaped as he was eating down the road but he lost his work
computer n work uniforms n other things including the apartment deposits
as the landlady was with the police in lock up and money gone! Omg!! The
event made the national newspapers!
It is hard to be poor. I am still
looking for a few hundred more to help him with a new rental. I was able
to get new uniforms and the bank went 40/60 on new computer.... but
still a huge struggle.
So your help is much appreciated thank you. I would appreciate anyone else who can help ... So hard and traumatic