07/07/2026
Rebuilding Our Home, Together ❤️
When the storm struck Mater Domini Home in May 2026, it left behind more than just damaged buildings—it disrupted the daily rhythm of a place that has been a home, a refuge, and a source of care for many women and their babies.
Today, we are grateful to share that, thanks to our insurance company, repairs to the storm-damaged areas are well underway even though it is a slow process due to the extent of the damage.
We are thankful that these essential repairs are restoring the parts of our Home that were directly affected by the storm.
As the work has progressed, we have also been reminded that the Mater Domini building is more than 100 years old. Like many historic buildings, it requires ongoing care and maintenance. Beyond the storm damage, there are areas that have deteriorated over time and now require urgent attention. Unfortunately, these repairs and maintenance projects are not covered by insurance.
The repair work has also had an impact on our service delivery. Despite temporary disruptions, construction work, and the need to adapt our daily routines, our volunteer staff remain unwavering in their commitment to providing compassionate care to our residents. We are deeply grateful to our residents, families, volunteers, network partners, referral agencies and supporters for their patience, understanding, and encouragement throughout this process.
As we look to the future, we know that preserving Mater Domini will require more than repairing buildings—it will require the continued support of a caring community.
We are therefore reaching out with two heartfelt appeals:
🏡 Support our restoration and maintenance efforts. Every donation, large or small, will help us preserve this special Home and ensure it remains a place of dignity, comfort, and compassionate care for the women in crisis pregnancy and abuse as well as for their babies for generations to come.
🤝 Help us grow our fundraising efforts. We are looking for an experienced fundraiser, or someone with a passion for making a difference, to help us develop sustainable fundraising initiatives, build relationships with donors, and secure the resources needed to care for our Home and those who live here. If you have fundraising experience, know someone who does, or would be willing to volunteer your time and expertise, we would love to hear from you.
Every prayer, every donation, every shared post, and every introduction to someone who can help brings us one step closer to securing the future of Mater Domini.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for standing with us. Together, we are not simply restoring a building—we are preserving a legacy of love, dignity, and care that has touched countless lives.
If you would like to support our restoration efforts or discuss how you could assist with fundraising, please contact us. We would be delighted to hear from you.
Thank you for being part of the Mater Domini family. 💙
Help us preserve our home, so that we can continue being a home for abused pregnant women and their babies who are most vulnerable in society.
With sincere gratitude.🙏
Bernadette Ross
Chairperson
On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Mother's and their babies
M: 079 891 6749
E:mail: [email protected]
BANKING DETAILS:
You can make a direct deposit to our account as follows:
Account Name: Mater Domini
Bank: First National Bank
Account Number: 6214 598 7709
Branch Code: 200810 (Epping)
Reference for your donation: Restoration
Please also be sure to send your name and email address so that we may acknowledge you and provide you with a Section 18A tax certificate.
May God bless you 🙏
