Emmanuel City Mission

Emmanuel City Mission Emmanuel City Mission is a daytime sanctuary for the homeless and vulnerable of Brisbane.
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As a ministry of Emmanuel Community, Emmanuel City Mission was established in 2009 to serve the vulnerable of Brisbane. Originally named Blind Eye Ministries, the ministry was created as a volunteer, street-based outreach service and from 2014 a place-based sanctuary at 19 Merivale Street in South Brisbane. Today Emmanuel City Mission delivers a range of services to the homeless and vulnerable inc

luding:

Nutritious Food: We provide hot meals everyday at 12pm, a range of breakfast options plus tea and coffee throughout the day. Showers and washing facilities: Our visitors are free to use our clean and hot shower and wash their clothes regularly. Clothing and toiletry packs: We provide visitors with clean clothes and toiletry packs they can take. A place to have your voice heard: We provide a safe space free from the chaos and isolation of the streets. We believe Emmanuel City Mission is a place that can truly bring hope and healing to the lives of people who need it most.

A big thank you to our incredible volunteers who were on the grill serving up these delicious chicken burgers for our vi...
13/08/2026

A big thank you to our incredible volunteers who were on the grill serving up these delicious chicken burgers for our visitors. 🍔

Every meal shared at ECM is about more than food. It's a chance to connect, build community, and remind our brothers and sisters that they are always welcome here.

Thank you to everyone who gives their time, energy and heart to make moments like this possible. 🙌

A huge thank you to the wonderful students and staff from and the team from .pizza.viking for spending the day with u...
10/08/2026

A huge thank you to the wonderful students and staff from and the team from .pizza.viking for spending the day with us at Emmanuel City Mission.

Together, they served up delicious pizzas, shared conversations and helped create a welcoming space where our visitors felt seen, valued and cared for.

It's about so much more than a meal. It's about connection, dignity and reminding people that they belong.

Thank you for choosing to spend your day with us and for making such a meaningful difference. We hope to welcome you back again soon! 🍕💙

06/08/2026

Behind every person experiencing homelessness is a story. 🤍

Today Nathan shared what Emmanuel City Mission has meant to him. 

This year’s Homelessness Week theme is “Homelessness Action Now” because we know what works.

At Emmanuel City Mission, that action happens every day through a warm meal, a safe place to belong, and people who genuinely care.

Can you help us fill our shelves?Our pantry and toiletries cupboard are running low, and we'd love your help to keep car...
04/08/2026

Can you help us fill our shelves?

Our pantry and toiletries cupboard are running low, and we'd love your help to keep caring for our visitors with dignity.

We're currently in need of:

🧴 Shampoo
🫧 Conditioner
🚿 Body wash
🧼 Soap
🪥 Toothpaste & toothbrushes
🧴 Deodorant

Pantry items including:
🍜 Instant noodles
🐟 Tinned tuna
🥫 Baked beans
🍝 Tinned spaghetti
🍲 Tinned meals
🍝 Pasta
🥣 Breakfast cereal
🍫 Muesli bars

These everyday essentials make a world of difference to people experiencing homelessness and hardship.

📍 Donations can be dropped off at:
Emmanuel City Mission
10A Cordelia Street, South Brisbane

🕘 Drop-off hours:
Monday–Friday: 7:00am–3:00pm
Weekends: 9:00am–1:00pm

Every donation, big or small, helps us welcome our brothers and sisters with dignity, compassion and practical care. Thank you for standing with our community. 🤍

04/08/2026

This Homelessness Week, we’re reminded that behind every statistic is a person, someone deserving of dignity, compassion and hope. 🫶

The 2026 theme, Homelessness Action Now, is a call to move beyond awareness and take meaningful action.

At Emmanuel City Mission that’s what we strive to do every single day. And thanks to the incredible support of our community, that action is growing, with our Night Sanctuary expanding to two nights a week from October.

I’ve shared some reflections on what we’re seeing on the frontline, why the need continues to grow, and how, together, we’re making a difference.

👉 Read the blog: https://emmanuelcitymission.com/homelessness-week-2026/

Thank you for standing with us and helping turn compassion into action every day. 🤍

13/07/2026

When Jeff and I set out to walk from Brisbane to Alice Springs we believed God could do something extraordinary. 🙏

Today because of your incredible generosity, we’ve raised more than $1.09 million to help open more nights of Night Sanctuary at Emmanuel City Mission.

That means more of our visitors will have somewhere safe to sleep, a warm meal to eat, a hot shower and people who know their name.

This was never just about a walk. It was always about creating hope for those doing it tough.

To every person who donated, prayed, shared our story, welcomed us into your community or cheered us on along the way...thank you. You have become part of something that will change lives for years to come.

I’ve recorded a short message to personally thank you. I hope you’ll take a moment to watch it. ❤️

From the bottom of my heart thank you for believing that together we could make a difference.

God with Us,

Roby

09/07/2026

Thank you Keally for sharing your heart 💙

Night Sanctuary provides safety, belonging and love. A home-cooked dinner, hot shower and a warm bed. Connection with community and people who care.

Most of all, it is a place of healing and hope where dignity can be restored and lives renewed 🙏


08/07/2026

31 rough sleepers off the streets tonight!

24/06/2026

“A place where I am supported and listened to when I’m down and out… here I feel welcomed and loved.“ 💙

Please help us to assist people like John and Kate 🙏

A homecooked meal, a hot shower and warm bed and safety off the streets… most of all a place to feel loved. 🛌

Our major fundraising appeal for the year —> robyswalk.com.au 🥾

Roby Curtis has run from Brisbane to Alice Springs to raise funds for the homeless and vulnerable. 👣

Address

10A Cordelia Street
South Brisbane, QLD
4101

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 7am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm
Friday 7am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
Sunday 9am - 1pm

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