Our Founders, Patrick and Chris
Patrick and Chris Templeton began Operation Stitches in 1996 with a passion to make a difference among the disadvantaged families living in Melbourne’s inner-city public housing.
Together, they have an unwavering passion and commitment to helping those in need and believe that investing in your community is the best way to help everyone reach their potential.
Over the past 25 years, their work with Operation Stitches has earned the trust and respect of the public housing sector and positively impacted the lives of countless people living in Melbourne’s public housing estates.
Patrick and Chris currently live in Doncaster, Melbourne, and have four children, ten grandchildren, one foster daughter and a foster grandchild.
Our History
1996
Operation Stitches was founded by Patrick and Chris Templeton. As Christians, they believed it was important to do their part to help some of Melbourne’s most disadvantaged living in the public housing estates. With Operation Stitches they aimed to make a difference and bring about a positive community change.
2003
Operation Stitches continued to grow quickly and was able to set up its headquarters in a large warehouse in Richmond. This warehouse, situated next to the Richmond public housing estate, became the base for Operation Stitches’ community outreach programs into six major inner-city public housing estates in Melbourne.
2016
Operation Stitches was forced to close their Richmond headquarters due to a lack of funding. However, Patrick and Chris refused to give up on the families of the inner-city public housing estates. The charity relocated to Collingwood and has since re-established its Kids Club, tutoring program, community activities, women's outreach and meal distribution.
High Rise Angels
Watch our story that aired on Channel 9 News who called us “Highrise Angels”
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