Fairhaven Homes has built a 5 bedroom home for The Victorian Homeless Fund The home was also made possible with the generous support of Origin Energy Many others have supplied furniture, homewares, food and Christmas gifts for the family
Victorian builder Fairhaven Homes, in collaboration with Origin Energy and a host of generous suppliers, have delivered a second home to the Victorian Homeless Foundation (VHF) who will ensure a deserving family receives sorely needed housing.
The VHF provides long-term accommodation for women and children escaping family violence, with 100% of funding going towards the creation of new homes.
Fairhaven Homes have partnered with VHF to provide the funding and labour for its latest project, with the builder donating all materials and labour for the construction of the home, while Origin Energy have provided a financial contribution and contributed towards the installation of solar panels, construction power and energy connections.
Additionally, Origin has provided 12 months of free electricity, gas and broadband connection to ease the financial burden on the family who will move in.
The new home marks Fairhaven’s second contribution to the VHF after completing the ‘Keith Robinson House’ in 2017, named in recognition of one of the founding members of the VHF, Keith was the inaugural Chairman of the Housing Industry of Australia (HIA) Foundation and represented HIA on the Shelter for the Homeless Fund which later became known as the Victorian Homeless Fund.
VHF Chair Colleen May said the home will make a life-changing difference to a family in need by providing them a long-term stable home where they can recover and thrive.
“On behalf of the Victorian Homeless Foundation, I extend a sincere thank you to Fairhaven Homes, Origin Energy and all of our incredibly generous suppliers and volunteers who have contributed to this home,” said May.
“One hundred percent of our funding goes directly to creating homes for women and children escaping family violence, so for Origin to provide funding and Fairhaven to provide their time and expertise free of charge is an enormous gesture of care.
“We look forward to providing the home to a thoroughly deserving family in a time of need, particularly this close to the holiday season.”
Donations over $2 are tax deductible 
