If you are alone or struggling with your finances this festive season, you don’t need to survive by yourself – there are a community of kind people who have organised a free community Christmas and you’re invited.
Stella Life Care and Stella Community understand that although Christmas Day is traditionally a time for celebration, for many it is a time when life’s problems are magnified.
It is estimated that 3.6 million Australians experience food insecurity at some time during the year, 27% of which are children.
You are not alone.
In fact, Faileen James, CEO of Stella Life Care in Bowen says that, from the number of RSVPs to date, it is clear there is a real need for this Christmas generosity.
Everyone who attends will receive a small gift, and the sit-down lunch will be served by a small, dedicated volunteer and staff team from Stella Life Care.
“The spirit of Christmas is about giving and enjoying a sense of community,” Ms James said.
“No one should be alone or go hungry. We understand it can be a tough time for some, so we will open our doors to provide companionship, laughter and fun, and other support to anyone who comes”
This is one of two free community Christmas Day lunches, the other will be taking place at Whitsunday PCYC.
WHAT: Free community Christmas lunch
WHERE: Bowen, Stella Life Care at 39 Herbert Street from 12pm
RSVP essential: 0435 673 109, email us at: info@stellalife.com.au
WHERE: Whitsunday PCYC
RSVP essential: Register at Whitsunday Neighbourhood Centre, Proserpine Community Centre or Whitsunday Housing Company. Or text 0412 721 969.
Christmas is a time to come together and feel the community love around you
While families across the Whitsundays come together to celebrate and enjoy each other’s company this Christmas, we must remember there are also those who are alone, experiencing homelessness or disadvantage.
For those people in our community, Christmas can be an extremely difficult time of year.
Fortunately, there are ways that we can all help and Stella Life Care and Stella Community are asking for local businesses and members of the community to dig deep and donate to help their worthy cause.
“We’d love to see other local businesses and charities jump on board by providing donated food, goods or even small gifts that will help us put food on the table at our Christmas Day lunch and a smile on someone’s face,” said Bruce Button, Stella Life Care Director.
“It would be even better if community donations allowed us to send home some home-cooked meals and treats for people to enjoy throughout the entire Christmas period.”
If you would like to help provide food or a small gift for someone less fortunate over the Christmas period, you can contact Faileen James, CEO via email: info@stellalife.com.au or call: 0435 673 109.
Do you want to donate? If so, Stella Care in Bowen are ready to receive
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