When you read about the sheer desperation facing some women - how could you not take steps to help this group of defenceless people?
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Fear and desperation are all one women had - until SAHSSI (Supported Accommodation and Homelessness Services Shoalhaven Illawarra) stepped in.
"When I came to Nowra I was living in fear and despair," she said.
"I didn't trust anyone and I had no confidence in the police or support services due to bad past experiences.
"I felt as though there was no way out and no one to help me. Then I met my lovely SAHSSI case manager.
"I'll never forget what she has done for me and in my heart, I will always be indebted to her. I truly believe that she saved our lives."
By taking part in an upcoming event members of the public can help take people away from this pain and despair.
The walk to support SAHASSI is on Saturday, August 10 and starts from White Sands Park Huskisson.
Without SAHSSI I would be in a very hard situation as their support has got me from a dark place to a fresh positive new start.
- A woman at risk
People do not have to walk the full 30 kilometres and can go to www.sahssi.org.au/sahssi30/ for more information.
The event organisers would love to see you and your friends at the walk - it's a good community thing to do.
SAHSSI gives people a second chance.
"I would not be where I am today," another client said
"I have been supported and directed towards a better outcome and future.
"I have gained the understanding that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and there is help for those who need it.
"SAHSSI are very supportive of their services and only want the best outcomes for those that need it, and for those to take control and own their life back again.
"Today I am a strong, healed determined person that wants a better life and I'm willing to put in the hard work to be a better me but to be the person I was truly meant to be."
Another person was in a dark place and needed help.
"Times would be hard without their ( SAHSSI's) roof over my head and support pushing my goals and life future ahead and see the light at the end of the gate tunnel," she said.
"Without SAHSSI I would be in a very hard situation as their support has got me from a dark place to a fresh positive new start.
"All of the office workers are trained and are good at their job and assist when most important."
More heartfelt testimonials for SAHSSI
"Thank you so much for all of your help. Therese was fantastic and I wouldn't have gotten where I am without your help."
"Went above and beyond for me. SAHSSI was unreal; couldn't have done it without."
"My case manager was fabulous-she couldn't have done anything more. Whatever their capabilities were, they tried to exceed that. My case manager went above and beyond for me. I couldn't say a bad word about SAHSSI, they were fantastic."
"Brilliant service, you guys are excellent and really professional. Everything was done really quickly."
"Extremely grateful for everything SAHSSI have done and how fast they have responded."
"Absolutely wonderful service and have been extremely helpful - would recommend it to everyone."
"I didn't have to chase my case manager. She was very professional and very quick to assist in helping. I used other services and they were never as supportive and helpful."
