Reynard Street Neighbourhood House has always been a place where people come together. Every week, we see how much these connections matter. From English classes and community lunches to playgroups and gardening, our house gives people a sense of purpose and a place to be part of something bigger. But right now, keeping our doors open is becoming harder. Rising costs are affecting how effectively we can continute operating, and current government funding has not kept up with the progressive inflation. We are doing everything we can to stay sustainable, but despite our best efforts, neighbourhood houses all across Victoria are operating at a loss. With your help, we are calling on the state government to increase funding by 25% to keep our doors open and continue providing support and connection to our communities. You can help by dropping into the house to sign a postcard to MP Peter Spence, asking to #KeepNHDoorsOpen. Your voice helps remind decision-makers how vital neighbourhood houses are to the wellbeing of our community. (fb)

Important Update: Spring Festival & Garage Sale Trail Cancelled The Spring Festival and Garage Sale Trail, originally planned for Saturday, November 8, has been cancelled. However, we’d still love to see you! On Friday November 7, we’ll be holding a small plant sale and our community café will be open! It’s a great opportunity to drop in, say hello, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. Reynard Street Neighbourhood House is currently in a period of transition. While some events are on hold, we’re working to come back stronger with more activities and opportunities for connection in the new year. Thank you for your continued support and understanding folks. In the meantime, we still have our End of Year Party on the 12th of December! Save the Date – End of Year Party We’ll be celebrating the end of the year together — details to come soon. (fb)