Image: The Salvation Army is calling for volunteers and donations to help those in need this Christmas
The Salvation Army is launching their annual Christmas Appeal for 2022 with the aim of raising $3.1 million in Queensland to ensure no one is left in need during the festive season.
Mackay Salvation Army is hoping to raise $20,000 to support the increase of people and families they predict to see over the Christmas period.
“Christmas is always the busiest time of the year for The Salvos – but add a turbulent year with drastic increases to the cost of living – and we’re expecting even more individuals and families will need support so that no one is left in need and no child goes without a gift on Christmas Day,” Aux Lieutenant David Dobbie, Mackay Corps, The Salvation Army, said.
To support those doing it tough, The Salvation Army is calling on the kindness, generosity and giving spirit of the Mackay community to help make Christmas a joyful time for everyone.
“If you can afford to lend a hand or make a donation, you’ll be making a huge difference to those who are really struggling,” Aux Lieutenant Dobbie said.
“We are in need of toys and non-perishable food items, which can be dropped off at the church office at 48 Gregory Street, Mackay. Or if you’d like to volunteer, please contact us on 07 4957 3576.”
For those needing food or gifts, or feeling down or lonely this Christmas, please reach out to the Mackay Salvos, 48 Gregory Street, Mackay by calling 07 4957 3576.
“For financial and emergency assistance, please reach out to our national financial support service on 07 3001 6288 (9am-5pm Monday to Friday).”
“Most importantly, take time to remember what matters most at Christmas – connection, community, friends, and family. Reach out to people, spend time with those you care about, and if Christmas is a hard or lonely time for you, remember that your local Salvos family is always just down the road.
“From all of us at The Salvos, we wish you a peaceful and hope-filled Christmas,” Aux Lt Dobbie said.
You can find all the Christmas event information at salvationarmy.org.au/events, or donate to The Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal at salvationarmy.org.au or by calling 13 SALVOS (13 72 58).
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