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COVID-19 has impacted every one of us, whether through home-schooling, lost working hours or feeling isolated through months of Canberra’s lockdown. But it is children who are impacted the most. Currently, 1 in 6 children in Canberra are growing up in poverty; a sobering statistic which has been exacerbated by COVID-19.
Each year Anglicare hosts ‘present rooms’ run by staff and volunteers where parents can visit and choose an appropriate present for their children. There can be a lot of shame that comes from needing to seek help but parents are always grateful its one less stress for them, and appreciate the opportunity to select the gifts themselves.
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STEP ONE
Choose a gift category
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STEP TWO
Donate a dollar amount
to go towards that gift
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STEP THREE
Make a difference and
give hope this Christmas!
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In 2020, more than 600 children received presents from Anglicare thanks to the generosity of the Canberra community. Not only is it supporting a child; it could be assisting a neighbour, friend or colleague who needs a helping hand this Christmas season.
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