01 December 2016.
Anglicare and 666 ABC are calling on the Canberra community to wrap Christmas hampers for those in need at St John’s Anglican Church on December 4th. The “Wrap Up” event allows Canberrans to get involved with providing Christmas hampers overflowing with donated food and essential living items.
“Anglicare’s partner food-relief centre, St John’s Care were able to provide Christmas hampers to almost 300 families in 2015 and we’re excited to be 666 ABC’s recipient charity partner this year to ensure we can support more families in need across our different services” says Anglicare CEO, Jeremy Halcrow.
The event is part of the 666 ABC Giving Tree Appeal to support children, young people and families through the Christmas season. Donations are being accepted at ABC Canberra and at all Anglicare services in Canberra, Queanbeyan, Goulburn and Yass. Donations are distributed via Anglicare services throughout these areas.
“While being a time of joy and celebration for many, it is no surprise that the financial strain during the Christmas season means more people need our help than any other time of year.”
666 ABC Radio will be broadcasting live from the Giving Tree Appeal “Wrap Up” taking place December 4, 10am-12noon at St John’s Anglican Church, Reid.
Donations towards the Appeal are being accepted until Friday December 9.
To find out more contact Stephanie Horne on 0432 092 456
Event details: 666 ABC and Anglicare Giving Tree Appeal “Wrap Up” Event. 10am -12noon, Sunday December 4th. St John’s Care (next to St John’s Anglican Church), 45 Constitution Ave, Reid ACT.
Donations for the 666 ABC Giving Tree Appeal are being accepted at the following locations:
• St John’s Care, 45 Constitution Ave, Reid (02) 6248 7771
• Club 12/25, corner of Cooyong St and Scotts Crossing, Civic (02) 6232 2488
• Bargain Hunter Store, 114-120 Monaro Highway, Queanbeyan (02) 6232 9272
• Bargain Hunter Store, 41-43 Colbee Crescent, Phillip (02) 6281 4796
• Goulburn Crisis Housing, 130 Cowper St, Goulburn (02) 4823 4001
• Yass Crisis Centre, Banjo Paterson Park, Meehan Street, Yass (02) 6226 4872
• ABC Canberra Reception, corner of Northbourne and Wakefield Avenues.
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