In the true spirit of Christmas, Target and UnitingCare Australia will join together to improve the lives of thousands of Australians struggling during this festive season. Funds raised from their annual Christmas Appeal will help the UnitingCare Network to support its community services and programs nationwide.
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Now in its 27th year, the Appeal has helped hundreds of thousands of families across Australia.
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This year, Target Bathurst store manager, Lisa Morrison has set a $10,000 goal, and is hoping the community will support the cause.
Julie Greig, a Uniting Church volunteer, said it was a long standing tradition in Bathurst to support the appeal and said the money raised would purchase gifts to be distributed by charities including Shine for Kids, the Women’s Refuge and PAL’s Play group.
She said it is easy to contribute in Target stores by simply purchasing an Appeal bauble for $2, a white Christmas gift box for $3 or giving an unwrapped gift at your local Target store.
Volunteers from the UnitingCare Network will collect donations and distribute them to people and families in need.
Ms Greig, said team at Bathurst Uniting Church is thrilled to play even a small part in such an important community campaign and encourage shoppers to donate as much or as little as they can.
In 2017, the Appeal raised $700,000 nationwide from over 22,000 donations. helping support over 42,000 Australian families. This year, organisers hope to reach more people who will struggle this Christmas.
