Last call for donations

IT’S not too late to spread a little Christmas cheer with the Noosa Civic Shopping Centre and Anglicare Southern Queensland still in need of donations for their Christmas appeal.
Last year the two groups came together to help over 200 local families, thanks to the kind support of shoppers at Noosa Civic.
Donations of non-perishable food, toiletries, household goods and children’s toys, games and clothing are all welcome to be placed under the centre’s Christmas tree opposite Ella Bache at the food court end of the centre.
The goodies will be distributed to families and individuals throughout Noosa and the Sunshine Coast by Anglicare from 21 December.
Anglicare executive director Karen Crouch thanked Noosa and the surrounding communities for their generosity.
“These donations mean a lot to families, children and individuals who are struggling to make ends meet,” she said.
“We also want to thank the Noosa Civic Shopping Centre for their support.
“People giving to the Christmas appeal can be assured their donations will go directly to local people in need. These donations will help brighten the lives of those in the community who are experiencing life challenges such as unemployment, homelessness or even domestic and family violence.”
Noosa Civic centre manager Brian Turner said the centre would continue to support local charities throughout the 2015 festive season, including the appeal and charity gift wrapping service.
Different local charity groups will man the gift wrapping service, where you can get your presents wrapped for just a gold coin donation, until Saturday 12 December.
Gift wrapping will be available until Christmas Eve and is located in a pop-up booth in the middle of the shopping centre.