Help Others This Christmas
Host a Gift or Food drive
Helping Others
It has been another difficult year for communities across Australia. As Christmas approaches, many families are going to struggle to have even a modest celebration.
By collecting and donating food or gifts, we have the opportunity to help children and their families across Australia.
We know giving back to local communities is not a new concept for First National members, but if you haven't already planned a campaign for the lead up to Christmas, here are some suggestions and resources for you to help get a campaign up and running and help those in need.
Idea 1: Support yourtown's Gift Drive
In addition to funding and operating Kids Helpline (First National Foundation's primary charity partner), yourtown fund and operate transitional housing and domestic and family violence refuges in locations around Australia.
Each year yourtown run a Christmas Gift Drive asking for donations to give mothers in the shelters a much needed opportunity to have the dignity and control to choose something that only they know their children truly want for Christmas.
How to get involved
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Option A
Families in yourtown’s services staying at our transitional homes and domestic and family violence refuges during Christmas often find it a stressful and challenging time, on top of what they are already experiencing.
Every mother wants to see the joy on their children’s faces when they open a gift on Christmas Day. However, due to their current circumstances, they do not have the opportunity to create the experience their family so deserves.
Your donation will ensure that every mother across yourtown’s services can purchase Christmas gifts for their children.
Option B
Families in yourtown’s services staying at our transitional homes and domestic and family violence refuges during Christmas often find it a stressful and challenging time, on top of what they are already experiencing.
By donating to the yourtown Christmas Gift Drive you will ensure that every mother across yourtown’s support services can purchase gifts for their children. You will be the magic and create a wonderful Christmas they will always remember.
Idea 2: Hold your own Gift Drive
Support a National Campaign
Examples:
Keep it local
A wonderful example of a local gift drive comes from the generous team at First National Melton, who are into the third year of running a Toy Drive for people in need in their local area of Melton, Victoria.
Follow their social media for ideas to help promote your drive! Facebook | Instagram
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Option A
Help us help others this Christmas. We are collecting gifts to bring joy to children and families on Christmas Day. Books, toys, gift cards, and vouchers are welcome for all ages. Please leave gifts unwrapped and drop them at our office before XX December. Thank you!
Option B
It has been another difficult year for communities across Australia as the cost of living crisis worsens. We are collecting gifts to bring joy to children and families on Christmas Day. Books, toys, gift cards, and vouchers are welcome for all ages. Please leave gifts unwrapped and drop them at our office before XX December. Thank you!
Idea 3: Hold your own Food Drive
Support a National Campaign
See how the team at First National Druitt Saunders, WA are supporting the Red Shield Christmas Appeal on their website.
Keep it local
A wonderful 'keep it local' example, the team at First National Bonnici & Associates are supporting their local community by being a collection point for Carevan collecting food for Christmas hampers.
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Option A
Help us help others this Christmas. We are collecting food items and essentials to help ensure families in need are able to enjoy a meal together this Christmas.
Option B
It has been another difficult year for communities across Australia. As cost of living increases, continuing to help others is more important than ever. To help those doing it tough this Christmas we are collecting food items and essentials. Help us help others and bring your donation to our office by XX December.
Questions?
Suzi Cowperthwaite
National Experience Manager
suzi.cowperthwaite@firstnational.com.au
03 9418 9137