The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation : Blog

The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation will ease the burden with festive food hampers, many delivered by the Australian Army.

Taking Christmas on the road

Rev. Bill Crews’ special brand of Christmas cheer will spread across Sydney thanks to his fleet of food vans.

Christmas Day at the Foundation

Christmas Day at The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation is a festive celebration like no other.

Volunteer heroes

Volunteers play a big part in the effort to feed and care for those less fortunate. This is especially so at Christmas.

What I’ve learned from a lifetime of C...

This year I celebrated my 80th birthday. It’s a milestone in any one’s life, but as Christmas approaches it’s given me pause to think about what the season really means to me.

Kitchen Hand

Monday, 21st Oct 24

The needs of the disadvantaged in our community is growing and this means our services are needed more and more. To support our food services program we are looking to hire a Kitchen Hand.

AOD / Mental Health Community Nurse

Thursday, 3rd Oct 24

We currently have a need for a part time Community Registered Nurse with a focus on Mental Health and AOD to provide clinical support to our guests/patients from marginalised backgrounds.

Bill's Birthday Appearances

Friday, 13th Sep 24

Buy one coffee, get a second coffee free.

AOD Clinician

Thursday, 29th Aug 24

We're seeking an AOD Clinician who will provide assessment, case management, counselling, and support services to individuals and their families to enhance mental health and wellbeing outcomes and reduce harm associated with substance misuse.

Join us in fighting hunger!

Monday, 5th Aug 24

What happened yesterday shocked me.

Get a free coffee!

Friday, 2nd Aug 24

Buy one coffee, get a second coffee free.

Start collecting for Christmas

Now is the time to start collecting for Christmas. The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation needs gifts and non-perishable food to fill thousands of Christmas hampers.

A home for mum and baby

Single mothers are among the many people who seek support at The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation. This is especially so when they are escaping family violence.

“You have been a godsend”

At The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation a team of case workers support the often complex needs of those in poverty, people like Mark.

My 80th birthday

In September I will celebrate my 80th birthday. I find it hard to believe, mostly because my Foundation keeps me busier than ever!

The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation has now been recognised as an alcohol & other drug treatment hub.

Warm blankets for rough sleepers

Help by donating sleeping bags, blankets and warm clothing.

Meet Warren, one of our amazing voluntee...

Warren is among the hundreds of kindhearted people who volunteer at The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation.

Lending a hand in South Sudan

Bill Crews International is expanding its overseas work to South Sudan.

Flu shots for the homeless

We are providing free flu vaccinations to those in need.

Huge rise in demand for charity support

My Foundation has reported a huge rise in demand for its food, housing and healthcare support services.

Feeding more homeless this winter

How you can help me ease the burden of cold and hunger this winter.

Thank you Dinner - April 2024

Wednesday, 17th Apr 24

Thank you to all our amazing volunteers, suppliers, and supporters whose contributions made our Christmas Day 2023 event possible.

Today: Free Easter Sunday lunch

Sunday, 31st Mar 24

The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation will today put on an Easter Sunday lunch for Sydneysiders hit by the cost-of-living crisis.

Diary note: Free Easter Sunday lunch for...

Sunday, 24th Mar 24

Sydney charity The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation will have a free Easter Sunday lunch for Sydneysiders hit by cost-of-living pressures.

Help give kids a new life this Easter

I'm giving kids a fresh start this Easter by teaching them to read.

Easter volunteers

Our volunteers will dedicate themselves to making this Easter extra special for those in need.

Visit the Crews Cafe

The Crews Cafe is where great coffee and community come together.

Inflation hits the poor hard

The skyrocketing cost of living has had a dramatic impact on those of limited means.

How our Play Therapy program changed lit...

Six year old Billie had been living in a Woman’s Refuge with his mum and two sisters; they’d escaped domestic violence.

Celebrating Easter with the hungry & hom...

Your support will make this Easter extra special for the homeless and those in need.

Today: Sydney’s biggest free Christmas...

Monday, 25th Dec 23

An estimated 3,000 poor and hungry Sydneysiders will enjoy Christmas lunch at The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation today.

Diary note: Biggest Christmas Day lunch ...

Monday, 18th Dec 23

Up to 3,000 poor and hungry Sydneysiders will enjoy Christmas Lunch at The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation next Monday.

Christmas 2023 at The Rev. Bill Crews Fo...

Tuesday, 12th Dec 23

On Christmas Day The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation will feed thousands of hungry and homeless Sydneysiders from their Ashfield precinct, as well as their fleet of food vans.

Parkes region: Food relief for families ...

Monday, 4th Dec 23

Families doing it tough this Christmas will get welcome relief with the delivery of 2,000 food hampers to the Parkes region this week.

How to help us make 8,000 Christmas hamp...

Monday, 6th Nov 23

This Christmas my Foundation will give up to 8,000 hampers to people who can't afford enough food. See how you can help us make it happen.

Only 4 weeks until Christmas!

Monday, 6th Nov 23

A special message from Rev Bill Crews. Only 4 weeks until Christmas!

Christmas: The most wonderful time of th...

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but it's a luxury many Sydneysiders can’t afford.

Festive hampers

The cost-of-living crisis means many Sydneysiders can’t afford enough food. So this Christmas we'll give over 7,000 free hampers to those in need.

How to feed thousands at Christmas

On Christmas Day The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation will cater for over 2,000 hungry Christmas-goers.

Honouring the volunteer spirit of Christ...

On Christmas Day over 200 volunteers will bring hope and joy to those less fortunate.

Make giving better

You can make giving better with monthly donations. They enable the Foundation to do more to help those less fortunate.

Santa’s long reign

Tommy has been playing Santa at the Foundation’s Christmas Day lunch since 1994

10,000 meals this Christmas

The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation expects to provide in excess of 10,000 meals over the festive season

How to make Christmas wonderful

Christmas at The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation is a ray of hope in a troubled world. This year it will bring the joy of Christmas to so many who never needed help before.

Nurture & nourish this spring time

Saturday, 12th Aug 23

Our work is focused on nourishing and nurturing the person in front of us; each individual who turns to us for help.

Plan for Christmas giving

Now is the time to start collecting food and gifts to donate to us this Christmas.

Free dental treatment

The homeless and those in need and get free dental care at The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation.

You’re invited

Join us at ourmonthly Community BBQ.

A shout-out to our volunteers

We honour our volunteers.

Sydney: A tale of two cities