The Sunbury Corps of the Salvation Army has been hard at work running charitable initiatives and collecting donations to assist those most vulnerable in the community this holiday season.
In her first year as captain of the Sunbury Corps, Kimberley Featherston said her team has been “blown away” by the kindness and generosity of the community.
The Sunbury Salvation Army has been collecting donations of toys, foods at 10 drop-off locations around town.
The organisation has also been assisting in Kmart Melton and Woodend’s Wishing Tree program.
Ms Featherston said despite a difficult past year that has limited her team’s operations, the easing of restrictions has come at a convenient time to establish fundraising efforts over the holidays.
“Our local efforts are still going strong, some challenges have changed the way we can currently offer appointments,” she said.
“[But] The Sunbury Salvation Army is still open and available to assist anyone in need during these difficult times.”
The organisation has also organised a Reverse Advent Christmas Challenge. Instead of receiving a gift for each day of December, this challenge invites participants to make an effort to give back on a daily basis.
The Sunbury Salvation Army is still accepting holiday donations at its site on Anderson Road on Monday’s, Wednesday’s and Friday’s from 9am to 2pm.
