Lou's Place is a daytime refuge for women in the heart of Kings Cross. A part of the community since 1999, Lou's is a Sydney charity that provides respite and support for women in need. We do this through a grass roots approach that relies on a small professional staff supported by over 50 volunteers, without whom the doors could not remain open.At Lou's Place we believe that women who are in need of support can benefit most from a homely and welcoming environment. As a starting point we see creating a safe place as paramount to engendering trust and trust as a vital first step to rebuilding lives. We also believe in meeting the women who visit Lou's at their point of need. This is a different place and proceeds at a different rate, depending on their circumstances. For this reason we do not offer a single service to everyone. Lou's Place provides a welcoming environment and promotes the autonomy and dignity of all women.