I am writing on behalf of The Salvation Army to let readers know that this year it is 50 years since we started knocking on doors for the annual Red Shield Appeal.
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Australians have always been deeply generous to The Salvation Army.
We thank your readers for the huge support offered to the work of The Salvation Army over these 50 years.
This year the simple fact is that the need for funds has never been more desperate.
The Salvation Army now helps more than one million disadvantaged Australians every year.
People who are hungry, abandoned, abused, homeless or facing all kinds of crises.
Sadly for many individuals and families right now, hard times may literally be one pay cheque away.
We know that many Australians are doing it tough.
The Salvation Army does everything it can to help people in need.
In a typical week we provide 100,000 meals for hungry people, 2000 beds for homeless people, distribute up to 8000 food vouchers, provide refuge for 500 victims of abuse and much more.
We need funds to continue our critical work to help put lives back together.
We need donations so we can continue to provide refuges for women and children in crisis, help people with homeless shelters, assist families in need and much more.
We are always focused on the word hope.
The Salvation Army is an army of hope.
To donate to or volunteer for this year’s appeal, please call 13 SALVOS (13 72 58) or online at salvos.org.au.
You can also donate in person at any Westpac branch or post a cheque to Reply Paid 87088, Silverwater, NSW, 2128.
On the weekend of May 30 and 31, volunteers will be knocking on doors.
It goes without saying we are deeply grateful for whatever support readers can give.
