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Expanded alcohol & other drug treatment ...

Wednesday, 24th Apr 24

The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation has now been recognised as an alcohol & other drug treatment hub.

Warm blankets for rough sleepers

Wednesday, 24th Apr 24

Help by donating sleeping bags, blankets and warm clothing.

Meet Warren, one of our amazing voluntee...

Wednesday, 24th Apr 24

Warren is among the hundreds of kindhearted people who volunteer at The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation.

Lending a hand in South Sudan

Wednesday, 24th Apr 24

Bill Crews International is expanding its overseas work to South Sudan.

Flu shots for the homeless

Wednesday, 24th Apr 24

We are providing free flu vaccinations to those in need.

Huge rise in demand for charity support

Wednesday, 24th Apr 24

My Foundation has reported a huge rise in demand for its food, housing and healthcare support services.

Feeding more homeless this winter

Wednesday, 24th Apr 24

How you can help me ease the burden of cold and hunger this winter.

Thank you Dinner - April 2024

Wednesday, 17th Apr 24

Thank you to all our amazing volunteers, suppliers, and supporters whose contributions made our Christmas Day 2023 event possible.

Today: Free Easter Sunday lunch

Sunday, 31st Mar 24

The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation will today put on an Easter Sunday lunch for Sydneysiders hit by the cost-of-living crisis.

Diary note: Free Easter Sunday lunch for...

Sunday, 24th Mar 24

Sydney charity The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation will have a free Easter Sunday lunch for Sydneysiders hit by cost-of-living pressures.

Volunteer Spotlight with the wonderful W...

Tuesday, 5th Mar 24

Staff spotlight with our Play Therapist ...

Wednesday, 28th Feb 24

Help give kids a new life this Easter

Thursday, 15th Feb 24

I'm giving kids a fresh start this Easter by teaching them to read.

Easter volunteers

Thursday, 15th Feb 24

Our volunteers will dedicate themselves to making this Easter extra special for those in need.

Visit the Crews Cafe

Thursday, 15th Feb 24

The Crews Cafe is where great coffee and community come together.

Inflation hits the poor hard

Thursday, 15th Feb 24

The skyrocketing cost of living has had a dramatic impact on those of limited means.

How our Play Therapy program changed lit...

Thursday, 15th Feb 24

Six year old Billie had been living in a Woman’s Refuge with his mum and two sisters; they’d escaped domestic violence.

Celebrating Easter with the hungry & hom...

Thursday, 15th Feb 24

Your support will make this Easter extra special for the homeless and those in need.

Staff spotlight. Dearbhla Tighe, our In...

Friday, 19th Jan 24

Today: Sydney’s biggest free Christmas...

Monday, 25th Dec 23

An estimated 3,000 poor and hungry Sydneysiders will enjoy Christmas lunch at The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation today.

Bulldogs Support The Rev. Bill Crews Fou...

Monday, 18th Dec 23

Diary note: Biggest Christmas Day lunch ...

Monday, 18th Dec 23

Up to 3,000 poor and hungry Sydneysiders will enjoy Christmas Lunch at The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation next Monday.

Christmas 2023 at The Rev. Bill Crews Fo...

Tuesday, 12th Dec 23

On Christmas Day The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation will feed thousands of hungry and homeless Sydneysiders from their Ashfield precinct, as well as their fleet of food vans.

A Current Affair Feature: The Gift of Gi...

Tuesday, 12th Dec 23

A special message from Rev Bill Crews. Only 4 weeks until Christmas!

Parkes region: Food relief for families ...

Monday, 4th Dec 23

Families doing it tough this Christmas will get welcome relief with the delivery of 2,000 food hampers to the Parkes region this week.

Channel 9 Food Drive

Monday, 4th Dec 23

Channel 9 Food Drive

Community Food Drive

Monday, 4th Dec 23

Channel 9 Food Drive

MLC School Student Food Drive

Monday, 27th Nov 23

We spoke to Richelle, one of the teachers from MLC School, about hosting a Food Drive.

The Wishing Tree Appeal Launch at Ashfie...

Friday, 17th Nov 23

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How to help us make 8,000 Christmas hamp...

Monday, 6th Nov 23

This Christmas my Foundation will give up to 8,000 hampers to people who can't afford enough food. See how you can help us make it happen.

Only 4 weeks until Christmas!

Monday, 6th Nov 23

A special message from Rev Bill Crews. Only 4 weeks until Christmas!

Christmas: The most wonderful time of th...

Thursday, 2nd Nov 23

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but it's a luxury many Sydneysiders can’t afford.

Festive hampers

Thursday, 2nd Nov 23

The cost-of-living crisis means many Sydneysiders can’t afford enough food. So this Christmas we'll give over 7,000 free hampers to those in need.

How to feed thousands at Christmas

Thursday, 2nd Nov 23

On Christmas Day The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation will cater for over 2,000 hungry Christmas-goers.

Honouring the volunteer spirit of Christ...

Thursday, 2nd Nov 23

On Christmas Day over 200 volunteers will bring hope and joy to those less fortunate.

Make giving better

Thursday, 2nd Nov 23

You can make giving better with monthly donations. They enable the Foundation to do more to help those less fortunate.

Santa’s long reign

Thursday, 2nd Nov 23

Tommy has been playing Santa at the Foundation’s Christmas Day lunch since 1994

10,000 meals this Christmas

Thursday, 2nd Nov 23

The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation expects to provide in excess of 10,000 meals over the festive season

How to make Christmas wonderful

Thursday, 2nd Nov 23

Christmas at The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation is a ray of hope in a troubled world. This year it will bring the joy of Christmas to so many who never needed help before.

Ashfield Mall Wishing Tree Appeal

Wednesday, 25th Oct 23

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Nurture & nourish this spring time

Saturday, 12th Aug 23

Our work is focused on nourishing and nurturing the person in front of us; each individual who turns to us for help.

Plan for Christmas giving

Tuesday, 1st Aug 23

Now is the time to start collecting food and gifts to donate to us this Christmas.

Free dental treatment

Tuesday, 1st Aug 23

The homeless and those in need and get free dental care at The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation.

You’re invited

Tuesday, 1st Aug 23

Join us at ourmonthly Community BBQ.

A shout-out to our volunteers

Tuesday, 1st Aug 23

We honour our volunteers.

Sydney: A tale of two cities

Tuesday, 1st Aug 23

Not since the recession in 1990 have I observed such hardship among Sydneysiders.

Food van volunteer

Wednesday, 31st May 23

Join our team of dedicated Van Assistant Volunteers who help our drivers provide nutritious meals to people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.

Cost of living set to bite this winter

Wednesday, 10th May 23

Developing a new food and care hub at Le...

Monday, 1st May 23

Help keep rough sleepers warm

Monday, 1st May 23

Food vans serving meals in 17 areas

Monday, 1st May 23

Keeping the homeless healthy and well th...

Monday, 1st May 23

Health and wellbeing clinic booked out

Monday, 1st May 23

Sydneysiders left begging for food

Monday, 1st May 23

Free Easter Sunday lunch for struggling ...

Sunday, 9th Apr 23

Lethbridge Park: rising demand for meals

Thursday, 16th Feb 23

Growing better futures for kids

Thursday, 16th Feb 23

More than just a meal

Thursday, 16th Feb 23

Cost of living crisis hits poor

Thursday, 16th Feb 23

Sharing hope and renewal at Easter time

Thursday, 16th Feb 23

Rev. Bill Crews Christmas message

Monday, 7th Nov 22

Food vans delivering Christmas cheer

Monday, 7th Nov 22

Loaves and fishes really can feed thousa...

Monday, 7th Nov 22

7,500 Christmas food hampers

Monday, 7th Nov 22

Our Christmas spirit is shining

Monday, 7th Nov 22

Help us by donating food

Monday, 7th Nov 22

New Christmas Day lunch sites

Monday, 7th Nov 22

I see hope for everyone this Christmas

Monday, 7th Nov 22

Dentists - Expressions of Interest

Tuesday, 1st Nov 22

Our dental clinic has been upgraded and is now open for business, and oral health shouldn't be be a luxury for only those who can afford it.

Community Nurses (Registered) - Expressi...

Sunday, 2nd Oct 22

Are you a Registered Community Nurse? If you would like to be part of ‘Bill’s Crew’ by supporting those most in need and work with an amazing medical team, either now or in the future, please reach out!

Administration assistant - Site manageme...

Thursday, 29th Sep 22

We need a Volunteer to support and assist our Site Management team

52 tonnes of food relief needed to feed ...

Wednesday, 7th Sep 22

We're nourishing Sydney this spring

Sunday, 14th Aug 22

Restarting our kids literacy program

Wednesday, 10th Aug 22

Taking healthcare to the homeless

Wednesday, 10th Aug 22

New thinking on homelessness from Sydney...

Wednesday, 10th Aug 22

Help for children suffering psychologica...

Wednesday, 10th Aug 22

NAIDOC Week celebration for the homeless...

Thursday, 30th Jun 22

How to help by becoming a volunteer this...

Monday, 9th May 22

Record numbers needing food relief this ...

Sunday, 8th May 22

Soaring prices drive record demand for o...

Sunday, 8th May 22

Urgent flu shots for rough sleepers

Sunday, 8th May 22

Giving the gift of warm winter clothes

Sunday, 8th May 22

More dine-in capacity at our free restau...

Sunday, 8th May 22

Life is getting tougher for the poor

Sunday, 8th May 22

Soaring food prices drive record demand ...

Tuesday, 3rd May 22

Tomorrow: Volunteers will serve Easter l...

Saturday, 16th Apr 22

Let’s care more for each other: Rev. C...

Thursday, 14th Apr 22

Record numbers seeking emergency food re...

Tuesday, 15th Mar 22

Booster shots for homeless guests

Tuesday, 15th Mar 22

Celebrating Easter with the hungry & hom...

Tuesday, 15th Mar 22

1.1 million meals for the hungry

Tuesday, 15th Mar 22

This Easter we're feeding more people th...

Thursday, 3rd Mar 22

Covid drives unprecedented demand for em...

Wednesday, 2nd Feb 22

Christmas Day 2021: 3,500 Christmas lunc...

Saturday, 25th Dec 21

Tomorrow: Christmas meals for 3,500 home...

Friday, 24th Dec 21

My 50th Christmas Day with the poor

Friday, 19th Nov 21

How our volunteers helped in spite of CO...

Friday, 19th Nov 21

4,500 Christmas food hampers

Friday, 19th Nov 21

Sit-down diners back in our Loaves & Fis...

Friday, 19th Nov 21

We’re asking you to donate food

Friday, 19th Nov 21

How to feed 2,500 hungry people on Chris...

Friday, 19th Nov 21

Food services volunteer

Friday, 5th Nov 21

We need Volunteers to join our Food Services team at our Loaves & Fishes Free Restaurant in Ashfield.

How we'll feed the homeless this Christm...

Friday, 5th Nov 21

Liverpool food service volunteer

Thursday, 9th Sep 21

Join our team of dedicated Volunteers to assist in the service and clean up of breakfast and lunch at our Liverpool location.

Keeping the homeless safe from COVID-19

Saturday, 14th Aug 21

COVID-19 impacts on our volunteers

Saturday, 14th Aug 21

Vaccinations for Liverpool's homeless

Saturday, 14th Aug 21

Need for food hampers soars in lockdown

Saturday, 14th Aug 21

Rapid testing for the homeless

Saturday, 14th Aug 21

COVID-19 vaccinations for the homeless

Tuesday, 13th Jul 21

Free flu vaccinations in 2021 for homele...

Thursday, 13th May 21

Hot meals & extra care on winter nights

Tuesday, 4th May 21

How to make your gift go further

Tuesday, 4th May 21

A unique social enterprise

Monday, 3rd May 21

Pushing for COVID-19 vaccines for rough ...

Monday, 3rd May 21

Sleeping on the train kept her safe

Monday, 3rd May 21

Our food vans are serving even more meal...

Monday, 3rd May 21

Concern for a growing underclass

Monday, 3rd May 21

Easter volunteers serve hot lunch and ea...

Friday, 2nd Apr 21

Meet Cris

Monday, 8th Mar 21

Meet Margaret

Monday, 8th Mar 21

Meet Gina

Monday, 8th Mar 21

Together we can bring hope this Easter

Monday, 15th Feb 21

Visit our new Crews Café

Thursday, 4th Feb 21

Face masks for our guests

Thursday, 4th Feb 21

Our new health van

Thursday, 4th Feb 21

Vaccinating the homeless

Thursday, 4th Feb 21

Surging demand for our services

Thursday, 4th Feb 21

2,000 COVID safe Christmas lunches for t...

Friday, 25th Dec 20

Serving 2,000 takeaway meals to the home...

Thursday, 24th Dec 20

Thanks to our volunteers

Monday, 23rd Nov 20

Demand for our Christmas hampers soars

Monday, 23rd Nov 20

Opening of the new Crews Café

Monday, 23rd Nov 20

Making it a COVID safe Christmas

Monday, 23rd Nov 20

Hope amid the pandemic this Christmas

Monday, 23rd Nov 20

Food vans going to more places

Monday, 23rd Nov 20

Making a COVID safe Christmas

Thursday, 12th Nov 20

Community breakfast

Friday, 6th Nov 20

New Transition 2 Work Program

Tuesday, 25th Aug 20

Rev. Bill Crews' spring message

Monday, 17th Aug 20

Refurbished Hangout Hall for the lonely ...

Monday, 20th Jul 20

The Exodus Foundation gets a new identit...

Tuesday, 16th Jun 20

COVID-19 update

Tuesday, 16th Jun 20

Takeaway meals for our guests

Friday, 12th Jun 20

Food parcels for COVID-19 economic vict...

Friday, 12th Jun 20

Rev. Bill Crews' winter message

Monday, 1st Jun 20

Record number of flu shots

Friday, 29th May 20

Coronavirus closes iconic free restauran...

Tuesday, 17th Mar 20

Rev. Bill Crews's Easter message

Wednesday, 19th Feb 20

New beginnings

Wednesday, 19th Feb 20

Thanks to our volunteers

Wednesday, 19th Feb 20

Sharing Easter goodness

Wednesday, 19th Feb 20

New start for needy kids

Wednesday, 19th Feb 20

Heatwaves and the homeless

Wednesday, 19th Feb 20

Today: Sydney’s biggest free Christma...

Wednesday, 25th Dec 19

Media call for Christmas Day: Sydney’...

Tuesday, 24th Dec 19

Today: NSW Governor to meet rough sleep...

Thursday, 14th Nov 19

Movember: Karl Stefanovic, beards and ba...

Friday, 1st Nov 19

A Christmas message from Rev. Bill Crews

Wednesday, 30th Oct 19

Our volunteers make Christmas happen

Wednesday, 30th Oct 19

Rev. Bill celebrates fifty Christmas lun...

Wednesday, 30th Oct 19

The best Santa in Sydney

Wednesday, 30th Oct 19

Christmas is about love for all

Wednesday, 30th Oct 19

Together we can show the homeless spring...

Saturday, 24th Aug 19

Making your donation go even further

Wednesday, 17th Jul 19

Sista Care High Tea

Wednesday, 17th Jul 19

More women turning to us for help

Wednesday, 17th Jul 19

You helped keep them warm

Wednesday, 17th Jul 19

Taking our caring team on the road

Wednesday, 17th Jul 19

Sydney Morning Herald's Article On My Ra...

Tuesday, 9th Jul 19

His Holiness, the Dalai Lama’s 84th bi...

Monday, 8th Jul 19

Together we can feed more rough sleepers...

Monday, 6th May 19

Together we can feed more rough sleepers...

Friday, 3rd May 19

Literacy is the miracle that can break t...

Friday, 22nd Mar 19

Helping the homeless get through a heat ...

Friday, 22nd Mar 19

Our volunteers make a world of differenc...

Friday, 22nd Mar 19

Your support helped feed thousands last ...

Friday, 22nd Mar 19

We’re finding homes for the homeless

Friday, 22nd Mar 19

Make your support even more valuable

Friday, 22nd Mar 19

Help make Easter miracles happen

Thursday, 28th Feb 19

Give kids an Easter miracle - the gift o...

Tuesday, 26th Feb 19

My Days With The Refugees In Calais, Fra...

Monday, 14th Jan 19

My Soul Restored

Wednesday, 2nd Jan 19

My 2018 Christmas Highlights

Wednesday, 26th Dec 18

Why I love Christmas at Exodus

Monday, 10th Dec 18

You can make Christmas miracles happen

Monday, 3rd Dec 18

There’s still time to give

Monday, 3rd Dec 18

Meet Sydney’s most dedicated Santa

Monday, 3rd Dec 18

Christmas giving guide

Monday, 3rd Dec 18

Our volunteers make Christmas happen

Monday, 3rd Dec 18

Celebrating Christmas together for 49-ye...

Monday, 3rd Dec 18

My Christmas

Monday, 3rd Dec 18

Every kid should be able to read a Chris...

Monday, 26th Nov 18

Donate $5 via SMS

Thursday, 15th Nov 18

Host your own Rev. Bill Crews Xmas Day L...

Thursday, 15th Nov 18

Christmas miracles really do happen!

Tuesday, 6th Nov 18

Clash, the movie

Monday, 29th Oct 18

I was there as abuse survivors got apolo...

Tuesday, 23rd Oct 18

Noel Pearson to receive Social Justice A...

Tuesday, 28th Aug 18

Help me teach the poorest kids to read

Sunday, 5th Aug 18

Help rough sleepers get healthy and well

Sunday, 29th Jul 18

Helping elderly battlers

Sunday, 29th Jul 18

Dentists fix our guest’s teeth

Sunday, 29th Jul 18

Top chefs do Christmas in July for the h...

Sunday, 29th Jul 18

A big thank you to a community of warm h...

Sunday, 29th Jul 18

Healthy liver checks for our guests

Sunday, 29th Jul 18

With Your Support We Work Wonders

Monday, 28th May 18

Rev. Bill Crews' winter message

Sunday, 13th May 18

When the homeless give you everything

Monday, 16th Apr 18