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It's a particularly tough year for many, with more disadvantaged people than ever before in need of support during the Christmas period.

With reverberations of the Global Financial Crisis, leading community service provider UnitingCare is seeing an increasing number of people requiring both emergency relief and assistance more frequently. In a committed effort, UnitingCare and Target are joining together for the 18th UnitingCare Christmas Appeal to collect and distribute 150,000 gifts for people struggling financially.

"Together, this really can be done. We're asking Target shoppers to dig deep, find some extra Christmas Spirit and spend a little on others when they're buying for their loved ones", said local coordinator Jeanette Lennon from Wimmera UnitingCare, who is overseeing the distribution of gifts donated at Target Horsham.

"This year, everyone has felt the pinch to some extent, but it's easy to forget that those most disadvantaged suffer more. There are children, teenagers, families and older people who often can't afford to celebrate Christmas with gifts."

"For these people, dealing with enormous emotional pressure of their financial hardship can push them to breaking point. Let's make a difference and show the caring spirit of local generosity."

"Shoppers can also be assured that each gift goes to people in our own community, so it's a great way for everyone to contribute to local needs," Target Horsham Store Manager, Tracey Forcroul.

Over the last 17 years, the appeal has provided 1.6 million gifts. Last Christmas, nearly 95,000 gifts were donated, and with your help, this year UnitingCare and Target are hoping the country will get behind boosting this to 150,000.

With two million Australians living in poverty, your gift will go a long way to help the disadvantaged over Christmas.

Gifts and gift vouchers can be donated at Target Horsham from November 16 to December 23. Early donations are appreciated.

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For more details on the Wimmera UnitingCare Christmas Appeal please contact:
Jeanette Lennon, Wimmera UnitingCare
Phone: 0400 011 570

 

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