For many years Emerald Hill Mission has served the needy communities within the Cities of Melbourne and Port Phillip, including the Central Business District and Southbank.

Our goal is to see alienated youth change their lifestyle and lead more productive lives, to bring some hope to the poor in our area and to offer the lonely somewhere to come and be welcomed with a smile and a cup of tea.

The Mission is comprised of Members who meet regularly to provide the necessary advice and moral support to those working at the "coal face". A Committee of Management represents a cross-section of local community leaders including Father Bob Maguire, who is also Chairman of Open Family. Working Groups develop day-to-day program activities and we seek to raise the funds to support the Mission.

We see our work as a strong benefit to the local community with the main beneficiaries the disadvantaged in the area, particularly those with public housing in South Melbourne, Port Melbourne and St.Kilda. The work of our Outreach Worker saves many youths from peer pressure regarding drugs and criminal offences that go hand in hand with drugs. This is a benefit to all in our community. In regards to other services in the area, we share our resources where necessary.

PROFILES

Henry Nissen        Board Members        EHM Annual Report 2002