Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart today launched the annual Mayor’s Christmas Appeal, this year urging locals to support six local charities who are helping those in need during the festive season.
“If you’re able to make a donation either in the form of a present for a child, food items or vouchers for food and back-to-school items, our local charities greatly appreciate the support,” she said.
The appeal supports the work of Salvation Army Noosa, St Vincent de Paul Noosa, Santa’s Classy Helpers, Youturn Youth Support, Sunny Kids and WomenKind.
“We’ve made it easy to help – Council’s website lists the six local charities seeking support this Christmas and details of how you can contribute.
“2022 has been another difficult year for many in our community in the face of the current housing crisis and the lingering impacts of the global pandemic.
“This year, our local charities are looking for donations of presents for children, food items and vouchers, including vouchers to help parents cover the cost of school supplies.”
Mayor Stewart kicked off the appeal with $500 worth of stationery store vouchers.
“Our local charities are doing such a great job to help those in need in our community, but they are stretched and they can’t do it alone.
“Your contribution will help ensure every child receives a gift at Christmas and families have food on the table, and that kids have the supplies they need for when they head back to school next year.”
See Council’s website at noosa.qld.gov.au for the list of charities in need of support and how to donate to each or you can drop off gifts and vouchers at the following locations around the shire: Tewantin-Noosa RSL Club, Memorial Avenue, Tewantin, Noosa Council, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin or Cooroy Library, 9 Maple Street, Cooroy.
“Every donation, no matter how small, helps make a difference to those dealing with significant hardship this Christmas,” Cr Stewart said.
