Paying it Forward - Homeless Services Inc

Paying it Forward - Homeless Services Inc About Us – Paying it Forward Homeless Services Inc. Building a stronger, more caring community. Donate or learn more: www.pifpenrith.com Dignity. Connection.

Volunteer-run charity in Western Sydney providing meals, groceries & support to those facing homelessness or hardship. Paying it Forward – Homeless Services Incorporated
ABN: 95 314 380 891 | TFN: 359 385 276
Charitable Fundraising No: CFN/23096
DGR Registered – Donations over $2 are tax deductible

Support. Paying it Forward – Homeless Services Inc. (PIF) is a community-based charity working acro

ss Western Sydney to support people experiencing homelessness and those at risk. We provide hot meals, selected groceries, and help accessing essential services, while fostering a strong, collaborative network of local support. Our focus is both practical and preventative—we meet immediate needs while helping people reconnect with services that can change their long-term outlook. What We Do
Provide hot meals and essential grocery items to people in need

Help connect individuals with housing, health, and social services

Support local homeless prevention programs

Strengthen community collaboration between service providers

Promote compassion, dignity, and inclusion for all

We work closely with many like-minded local charities, service providers, and volunteers to deliver care and consistency to those doing it tough in our region. Our Team
President: Gabrielle Seidel-Wynne
Vice President: Craig Smith
Secretary: Cecile Gray
Treasurer: David Ryan
Donations Officer: Linda Orchard
Media Officer: Carol Rochfort
Events Officer: Sanya Kirkwood

Accountant: Dalton Accounting

Connect With Us
📞 Phone: 0459 262 637
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: www.pifpenrith.com

How You Can Help
Donate: Every dollar goes directly toward helping those who need it most. Volunteer: Join our incredible team and make a real difference in your local community. Partner: Work with us to build a stronger, more compassionate support network in Western Sydney.

Sunday Night Dinner 🍝 – 23rd August 2026☀️ What a glorious weekend we’ve had! Who would think we’re actually still in wi...
23/08/2026

Sunday Night Dinner 🍝 – 23rd August 2026

☀️ What a glorious weekend we’ve had! Who would think we’re actually still in winter? It certainly didn’t feel like it today!

👟 Tonight we had the pleasure of welcoming the wonderful team from OnePointHealth back to our site. They were able to fit our patrons with some fantastic pre-loved, good-quality shoes. It’s always such a treat to have the team visit, and we know how much our patrons appreciate the care and kindness they show.

🧶 Thank you to Sylvia for another beautiful delivery of hand-knitted beanies and a scarf. We absolutely love receiving your handmade creations, each one made with so much love and care.

📦 A huge thank you to StoreLocal Penrith for your ongoing support and for helping us operate safely and efficiently. Your continued support means so much to us. If you’re looking for storage solutions, be sure to give them a call on 4708 3228.

🍽️ Thank you to Carolina and Matthew from Hubfoods Australia for providing a delicious pumpkin soup. It was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone!

🥯A big thank you to Mike from Outback Steakhouse Penrith for their very generous donation of bread rolls. These accompanied our soup and meals perfectly. 🙏

🥧 A very special thank you to Paris Diana Cakes. Our patrons always look forward to your delicious pies, sausage rolls and pastries, which are consistently a highlight of the evening. Thank you for your continued generosity and kindness. If you’re in the area, please drop in and support this wonderful local business.

👩‍🍳 Our incredible volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints prepared and served an amazing selection of meals tonight:

🌭 Sausages & potato bake
🍖 Roast pork & vegetables
🍚 Fried rice
🍗 Chicken schnitzel with potatoes, gravy & white sauce
🥒 Zucchini slice
🍝 Lasagna
🥣 Lentil stew
🥩 Meatloaf

And of course, no Sunday night is complete without dessert! 🍰 Our patrons enjoyed an array of delicious cakes from Paris Diana Cakes, along with jelly and custard. 😋

To every supporter, donor and volunteer — thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your generosity provides so much more than a meal. You provide kindness, dignity, friendship and a sense of community to those who need it most.

🎵 Tune in Tuesday 🎵Life can get busy, but don’t forget to make time for the things that fill your cup.Whether it’s spend...
17/08/2026

🎵 Tune in Tuesday 🎵

Life can get busy, but don’t forget to make time for the things that fill your cup.

Whether it’s spending time with loved ones, getting outdoors, reading a book, or simply taking a quiet moment—protect your joy. You deserve it. 💚

Sunday Night Dinner 🍝 – 16th August 2026❄️ Definitely a winter’s day today! ❄️It was certainly a night to snuggle up, ke...
17/08/2026

Sunday Night Dinner 🍝 – 16th August 2026

❄️ Definitely a winter’s day today! ❄️

It was certainly a night to snuggle up, keep warm and enjoy some wonderful food and friendship. ❤️

👚 Thank you, Bronwyn, for bringing down a wonderful selection of pre-loved clothing for our patrons. Your generosity was very much appreciated and gave everyone the opportunity to choose something they needed or liked.

📦 A huge thank you to StoreLocal Penrith for your ongoing support and for helping us operate safely and efficiently. Your continued support means so much to us. If you’re looking for storage solutions, be sure to give them a call on 4708 3228.

🍽️ Thank you to Carolina and Matthew from Hubfoods Australia for once again providing such delicious meals — Beef Stroganoff, Sweet & Sour Pork and Minestrone Soup. Everything was thoroughly enjoyed and greatly appreciated by our patrons.

🥧 A very special thank you to Paris Diana Cakes. Our patrons always look forward to your delicious pies, sausage rolls and pastries, which are consistently a highlight of the evening. Thank you for your continued generosity and kindness. If you’re in the area, please drop in and support this wonderful local business. ❤️

👩‍🍳 Our incredible volunteers also prepared another amazing feast tonight, including:

🌭 Sausages
🍝 Vegetable pasta
🥕 Beans & roast vegetables
🍤 Prawn cutlets & chicken fingers
🍚 Fried rice
🍛 Curried sausages
🍗 Chicken with garlic & onions
🥘 Casserole

And of course, no Sunday night is complete without dessert! 🍰 Our patrons enjoyed a delicious selection of cakes from Paris Diana Cakes, along with jelly and custard, homemade puddings and donuts. 🍩😊

To every supporter, donor and volunteer — thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your generosity provides so much more than a meal. You provide hope, compassion, friendship and a sense of belonging, reminding our patrons that they are valued, respected and cared for.

We are incredibly grateful for each and every one of you. ❤️🙏

💚 Supporting a local charity doesn’t always mean opening your wallet.Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is si...
13/08/2026

💚 Supporting a local charity doesn’t always mean opening your wallet.

Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is simply like a post, leave a comment, share it with your friends, invite someone to follow our page, or tell others about what we do.

Every interaction helps us reach more people—whether that’s someone who needs our support or someone who wants to lend a helping hand. Together, we can spread awareness, inspire kindness, and strengthen our community.

Thank you for being part of the Paying it Forward family. Your support, in every form, helps us continue making a difference for those experiencing homelessness and hardship. 💚

🎵 Tune in Tuesday 🎵One of life’s greatest gifts is being able to help others. But while you’re busy caring for everyone ...
10/08/2026

🎵 Tune in Tuesday 🎵

One of life’s greatest gifts is being able to help others. But while you’re busy caring for everyone else, don’t forget to care for yourself too.

A little kindness—towards yourself and those around you—can make all the difference. 💚

Sunday Night Dinner 🍝 – 9th August 2026🌧️☕ A little warmth on a cold and rainy night!Tonight was one of those chilly, we...
09/08/2026

Sunday Night Dinner 🍝 – 9th August 2026

🌧️☕ A little warmth on a cold and rainy night!

Tonight was one of those chilly, wet evenings where a hot coffee and a warm meal were especially welcome. We were incredibly fortunate to have Eddie from All Good Brew accompanied by Michelle and Reid bring his coffee van along to site and generously offer free coffees to all our patrons and volunteers. ☕💚

It was the perfect night for a beautiful cuppa, and we can’t thank you enough for your kindness and generosity. Your thoughtful gesture brought plenty of warmth and smiles to the evening.

🛍️ Thanks to our wonderful community, we were also able to provide every one of our patrons with a bag of groceries. These bags are always greatly appreciated and make such a difference.

🍽️ A huge thank you to Carolina and Matthew from Hubfoods for once again providing an incredible selection of delicious meals — Beef Rendang, Zucchini Slice and Thai Pumpkin Soup. We are so grateful for your ongoing generosity and for the nourishing meals you provide week after week. 💚

🍰 Thank you to Paris Diana Cakes for your continued kindness and generosity. Your delicious cakes, pies and sausage rolls are always a highlight of the evening and bring so many smiles. If you’re in the area, please support this wonderful local business at 2/41 York Road, Penrith. 🥰

📦 A special thank you to StoreLocal for your ongoing support behind the scenes, helping us operate safely and efficiently each week. Your support makes such a difference to what we do. If you’re looking for storage solutions, please consider supporting those who support us by contacting StoreLocal on 1300 698 976 or (02) 9186 3593.

💚 And finally, to our incredible volunteers — thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Your generosity, compassion and dedication are truly the heart of Paying It Forward Homeless Services. We simply couldn’t do what we do without each and every one of you. 🙏

🥘 Tonight’s Main Meals
• Pies & sausage rolls
• Sausages
• Sandwiches
• Pasta Bolognese
• Crumbed chicken tenders
• Pasta bake
• Cottage pie & garlic bread
• Baked fish
• Coleslaw & pasta salad
• Mixed vegetables

🧁 Desserts
• A delicious selection of cakes from Paris Diana Cakes
• Jelly
• Custard
• Cookies

Thank you to everyone who continues to stand beside us and help make this possible. 🙏💚

💚 Good food. Friendly faces. A community that cares.At Paying it Forward – Homeless Services Inc., we believe that a war...
06/08/2026

💚 Good food. Friendly faces. A community that cares.

At Paying it Forward – Homeless Services Inc., we believe that a warm meal and a little kindness can make a world of difference.

Every Sunday, our volunteers are there with fresh meals, welcoming smiles, and open hearts—ready to support anyone experiencing homelessness or hardship, or someone you know who may need a helping hand.

No judgement. No questions. Just kindness. 💚

If you’d like to be part of making a difference, we’d love to have you join us.

✨ Visit www.pifpenrith.com to learn more about volunteering, donating, or supporting our mission. Every act of kindness helps us continue supporting our community.

💚 Community Kindness in Action 💚We’re incredibly grateful for the amazing support we continue to receive from our commun...
05/08/2026

💚 Community Kindness in Action 💚

We’re incredibly grateful for the amazing support we continue to receive from our community.

A very special thank you to Michael from Fern Bay, whose generous donation of these backpacks will make a real difference to people doing it tough. Your kindness and compassion mean more than words can express. 💚

Each backpack has been thoughtfully packed with essentials to provide comfort, dignity and support, including:

Hygiene pack (including body wash) 🎒
Snack pack 🥨
Wipes 🫧
Cup, UHT milk, tea, sugar, spoon & cereal 🥣
Can of drink 🥤
T-shirt 👕
Beanie 🧢
Socks 🧦
Scarf 🧣
A few sweet treats 🍬

We also put together children’s backpacks, filled with toys, stationery and little goodies to bring a smile to a child doing it tough. 💚

These backpacks aren’t just filled with practical items, they’re a reminder that someone cares, that they’re seen, and that they don’t have to face difficult times alone.

To everyone who continues to donate, volunteer and support Paying it Forward – Homeless Services Inc., thank you. Every act of kindness, no matter how big or small, helps us continue supporting people experiencing hardship and homelessness with dignity, compassion and hope.

Together, we’re making a difference. 💚

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05/08/2026

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🎵 Tune in Tuesday 🎵Some days you’ll feel on top of the world. Other days, simply getting through is enough.Remember, res...
03/08/2026

🎵 Tune in Tuesday 🎵

Some days you’ll feel on top of the world. Other days, simply getting through is enough.

Remember, resting isn’t giving up—it’s giving yourself the strength to keep going. Be gentle with yourself today. 💚

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