Breaking the cycle of homelessness

“Our emergency accommodation model provides our guests immediate short term accommodation. This allows them to focus on securing housing within the private market with the peace of mind that they have support to do so.”

Warren Weir, Founder Providential Homes

More about Providential Homes

Providential Homes provide food, clothing and shelter to thousands of people across Sydney each year. They provide high quality supported accommodation to assist people in breaking the cycle of homelessness, housing over 300 guests a week. Accommodation is available for single men and women, women with children, youth and families.

Sefa's support

Sefa’s loan assisted Providential to purchase their first two residential properties in Western Sydney to use as temporary accommodation.

Impact achieved

• Shifting from rented to owned properties allows Providential Homes to become more sustainable by:

• Reducing reliance on landlords and building an asset base to earn capital gains

• Providing a stable base for guests to live in while accessing wrap around services

• Giving Providential Homes the freedom to renovate to be fit for purpose, and flexibility to offer transitional housing options as part of their long-term strategy

• Providing an opportunity to develop replicable models to scale supported accommodation offerings from owned properties.