AMIDST the onset of winter and ongoing cost-of-living crisis, the Salvation Army is appealing to Wangaratta and district residents to give generously to help those doing it tough this time of year.
The Salvos are in the third and final month of their 61st Red Shield Appeal, with the national door knock having taken place on 24 and 25 May.
Stan Oldfield, captain of Wangaratta Salvation Army, said this is the way the Salvos can provide social and community relief at a local level.
“All the money raised in Wangaratta goes back to the community of Wangaratta,” he said.
Captain Oldfield said by having all the churches joining together to fund Anglicare Wangaratta's Loaves and Fishes, a more substantial service can be provided.
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“This is what allows us to financially support the service[s],” he said.
“It [also] allows us to help with the Christmas cheer, to get toys and things for people at Christmas.”
Captain Oldfield also asked people to treat volunteers with kindness, as they’ve previously had abuse hurled at them when trying to appeal for funds.
“Always remember the people who are out collecting, they’re volunteering – be polite, be kind, if you don’t want to give you don’t have to,” he said.
Although Captain Oldfield said there wasn’t a definitive goal they are hoping to reach, raising $10,000 would make a big difference.
To learn more about the Red Shield Appeal, get involved or make a donation, visit https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/red-shield-appeal/.
