19/06/2026
This is what a village looks like. ❤️
Last night, we shared that a young mum and her little boy, fleeing domestic violence and living in a hotel, needed help.
And once again, our village showed up.
Not just the people who commented, “I can help.”
But the volunteers behind the scenes answering messages late into the evening.
The team who coordinated donations.
The people from our community who dropped off nappies, clothes, toys, snacks and essentials.
The volunteers at our Western Food Hub who packed bags overflowing with kindness.
And then there was young Jayden and his mum Sarah, who headed out shopping to make sure this little boy had clothes, toys and special things just for him. Jayden even spent some of his own money because he wanted to help another child who was doing it tough. ❤️
If you ever wonder whether kindness still exists, look at these photos.
Today, the mum sent us this message:
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone in the community who helped my son and me tonight. The nappies, food, toys and clothes we received have made such a difference during a very difficult time in our lives.
The kindness, generosity and support shown to us have helped more than words can express. Knowing that so many people cared enough to help has given me hope and made me feel supported when I needed it most.
For anyone experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone. Leaving can be one of the hardest things you’ll ever do, but I’ve done it. It may have taken me years, but I did it. You have got this. Times won’t be tough forever. Break the cycle — for yourself, your family and anyone else.”
To everyone who has continued to message and offer help today — thank you. The generosity has been overwhelming. ❤️
For now, this mum and her little boy have everything they need, thanks to the incredible outpouring of support from our community. We know many of you are disappointed to have missed out on helping directly, but please know your willingness to step up means the world and there will, sadly, always be another family who needs our village.
There are moments when I am overwhelmed by the need we see every day.
And then there are moments like this.
Moments that remind me that Puddle Jumpers has never been about a building, a warehouse or a program.
It’s about people.
People who quietly give.
People who stay late answering messages.
People who spend their own money.
People who fill shopping bags with hope.
People who believe that no mum or child should face their hardest days alone.
Thank you for being the village.
You changed the ending of what could have been a very different night for one small family. And that is something truly extraordinary. ❤️
