Benalla Salvation Army Corps Officer Lieutenant Ben Anderson said Salvos living in communities across Australia were asking locals to become digital fundraisers to help out.
“(You can do that by) by going to and using a suburb or postcode to find their nearest Red Shield Appeal to help those doing it tough,” Lt Anderson said.this link
Australians are facing an economic and social crisis unlike anything witnessed in recent decades and The Salvation Army is preparing to provide hardship support on an unprecedented scale.
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The Salvos hope to enlist 10 000 virtual collectors to sign up and fundraise for the Red Shield Appeal Digital Doorknock during May and June to help meet the challenging times ahead.
“We anticipate seeing some of the greatest need that we’ve ever seen in our 140-year history serving Australians,” Lt Anderson said.
“The Covid-19 crisis has financially crippled many Australians and it will take months to see the real impact it will have”.
The money raised from the Red Shield Appeal Digital Doorknock will stay in the local communities supported by Benalla Salvos, including Euroa and Mansfield as well as Benalla Rural City Council.
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“Our Red Shield Appeal funds will allow us to respond to the emerging needs of those who will be deeply affected by COVID-19”, Lt Anderson said.
“Donations also will be used throughout the year to fund extra Emergency Relief food distribution, Christmas Hampers and a Community Christmas Lunch, as well as community engagement projects, such as the Waminda House Homework Club.”
The Salvation Army’s most recent annual report noted that its social services provided more than one million sessions of care to Australians in need; helped 46 000 people experiencing homelessness, provided financial counselling to more than 65 000 and offered care to 13 000 people who were coping with family violence.
The past year also saw an ongoing response to drought, while Salvation Army Emergency Services responded to the rolling bushfires crisis by providing more than 500 000 meals and refreshments to first responders and displaced people.
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“The Salvos are going digital this year and it’s easier than ever to volunteer your time and help raise money for those in need,” Lt Anderson said.
“We are asking our local community to partner with us to provide the critical care needed as we face these challenging times.
“We know when the chips are down, Aussies come together and do what they can to give hope, this is no more important than now.”
● Sign up and volunteer to fundraise at this link.
● To leave no one in need, donate at this linkor phone 13 SALVOS (137 258).
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