AUSTRALIA: CATHOLIC CHARITY RECEIVES GRANT TO HELP HOMELESS

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ADELAIDE NOW REPORT: A CATHOLIC program that feeds the homeless has won State Government support on World Homeless Day.

St Vincent de Paul's Fred's Van, which provides 500 meals a week to the homeless and other disadvantaged people, will receive a $22,500 State Goverment grant.

Housing Minister Jennifer Rankine said the Government would also look at long-term options to support the service.

A total of 7962 South Australians were homeless in 2006, according to Census figures.

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