❤️ 31 Mar 2026: $2,155 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship for rent in Perth Region, WA

💬 6 Apr 2026: A brother whose Centrelink is pending after caring for his elderly father overseas needs urgent support. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 25 Mar 2026: A single mother of two young children without stable housing after moving interstate needs urgent shelter. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship for rent in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 7 Apr 2026: $1,680 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears for rent in Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $2,600 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness for utilities in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 31 Mar 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears for rent in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 31 Mar 2026: $800 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears for rent in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $1,400 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness for rent in Perth Region, WA

💬 7 Apr 2026: A mother approved for a new house for her children's safety cannot afford the bond. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship for rent in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $260 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship for rent in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children for rent in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 7 Apr 2026: $2,694 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children for rent in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 18 Mar 2026: A father of four sleeping in his car due to an AVO cannot work due to visa restrictions and needs housing. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 7 Apr 2026: A parent caring for a child is effectively homeless in temporary housing with no furniture or appliances. Application from South Eastern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 31 Mar 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence for rent in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $2,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship for rent in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness for utilities in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 31 Mar 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship for living expenses in Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 7 Apr 2026: $1,500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing eviction due to rent arrears for rent in Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 7 Apr 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship for rent in Northern Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 31 Mar 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness for living expenses in Inner City Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship for living expenses in Inner City Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 31 Mar 2026: $600 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship for rent in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness for living expenses in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 31 Mar 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family in financial hardship for living expenses in Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 7 Apr 2026: A sister who left a DV relationship has large utility arrears and cannot afford medication. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 4 Apr 2026: A brother crushed by debt from failed business partnerships is struggling to meet basic living expenses. Application from Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 16 Mar 2026: A brother who sustained a shoulder injury working as a tiler has months of rent arrears and no income. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 7 Apr 2026: $900 of Zakat distributed to a single mother caring for a child with special needs for rent in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 31 Mar 2026: A family of five sleeping in their car after eviction urgently needs crisis accommodation and food. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

💬 17 Mar 2026: An elderly sister who is partially blind and unable to work faces eviction after rent arrears. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 7 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a widowed mother with young children for rent in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 3 Apr 2026: A brother with nerve damage living alone with no family support needs rent and living assistance. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 31 Mar 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a pregnant sister with no income for emergency accommodation in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 7 Apr 2026: $3,000 of Zakat distributed to a family escaping domestic violence for living expenses in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $530 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness for utilities in Sydney Region, NSW

💬 25 Mar 2026: A pregnant sister studying year 12 with no income needs counselling support before her baby arrives. Application from Inner Northern Suburbs, QLD

💬 6 Apr 2026: A sister behind $2,600 on rent faces imminent eviction and urgently needs support. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family escaping domestic violence for living expenses in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 31 Mar 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence for rent in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness for rent in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $2,021 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness for rent in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 31 Mar 2026: $520 of Zakat distributed to a pregnant sister with no income for emergency accommodation in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 31 Mar 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness for housing bond in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 7 Apr 2026: A father of four with all family overseas is four weeks behind on rent and has no money remaining. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 7 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother fleeing domestic violence for rent in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 7 Apr 2026: A brother who spent a year as full-time carer for his wife before her passing now has no work and no income. Application from Perth Region, WA

❤️ 7 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship for emergency accommodation in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 31 Mar 2026: $700 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness for housing bond in Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 7 Apr 2026: $1,086 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship for rent in Melbourne Region, VIC

💬 3 Apr 2026: A sister separated from her husband and left with three children needs urgent housing and living support. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 7 Apr 2026: A sister with no income and an assistance dog urgently needs food and basic essentials. Application from South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a family affected by chronic illness for rent in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 7 Apr 2026: $300 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship for rent in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship for rent in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 1 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship for rent in South Western Suburbs, NSW

❤️ 7 Apr 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a student family facing financial hardship for rent in Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 31 Mar 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship for rent in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 7 Apr 2026: $500 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship for rent in Northern Suburbs, VIC

💬 18 Mar 2026: A single mother who fled domestic violence from Perth needs furniture and clothing for herself and her son. Application from Western Suburbs, VIC

❤️ 31 Mar 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship for rent in Perth Region, WA

❤️ 31 Mar 2026: $2,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship for rent in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 31 Mar 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship for rent in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 31 Mar 2026: $1,000 of Zakat distributed to a family facing homelessness for housing bond in Western Suburbs, VIC

💬 27 Mar 2026: A brother homeless for nearly three years who has secured housing needs urgent help with rent and furniture. Application from Melbourne Region, VIC

❤️ 31 Mar 2026: $1,200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in financial hardship for rent in Sydney Region, NSW

❤️ 31 Mar 2026: $200 of Zakat distributed to a single mother in emergency shelter for living expenses in Sydney Region, NSW

Struggling to Find Shelter

June 7, 2024

Sam had always been punctual with his rent, but just a few weeks behind was enough to get him evicted. Now, with nowhere to go and no one to turn to, he found himself living in his car. Embarrassed by his situation, he couldn’t bring himself to ask friends or family for help. The weather was getting colder, and Sam knew this couldn’t last.

Despite having a stable job, the rising cost of living made it impossible for Sam to save enough for a new rental bond, first month’s rent, and essentials. The housing market was tough, and every attempt to find a new place seemed impossible.

The car was cramped and uncomfortable. Desperation drove Sam to seek help, and that’s when he found NZF. Understanding his urgent situation, Sam’s application was fast tracked as he needed a safe, comfortable place to sleep. He was placed in crisis accommodation while a more permanent solution was found.

Within a few days, a rental was secured thanks to a local real estate agent who realised the urgency. Thanks to your Zakat, Sam’s bond, rent, and essentials were covered. He could finally move into a warm, stable home. Sam was back on his feet, ready to rebuild his life with a newfound sense of hope and stability.

Names and places may have been changed to protect the identity of clients where appropriate.

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