Funding Fuels Support:
A big shout out to Jared Webb - Real Estate, Harcourts Solutions, our major sponsor for Northwest Fundraising Day! Their generous contribution arrived today, allowing us to replenish our dwindling stock of underwear and socks. A massive shopping trip at Big W secured a bounty of essential items - $200 in free stock and $600 in essential purchases! This represents one of our largest hauls to date!
A Feast of Bananas & Busyness at the Stand:
Coles provided a windfall of bananas! Half of our fridge space is now devoted to these delicious and nutritious treats – feel free to drop by and grab some!
A Night of Record-Breaking Attendance:
Thanks to Nick Powell, Tania Chapman, and our other incredible Tania for their invaluable assistance at the stand tonight. An unprecedented crowd greeted us, creating a flurry of activity right from the start. This was one of our busiest nights ever, as evidenced by the photo I captured!
Going the Extra Mile:
After a short break, I visited Donald, who was struggling to redeem a gift voucher on his phone. I helped him navigate the process, dropped him off at his local Coles, assisted another individual in picking up a parcel for a Musgrave resident, then returned Donald home safely. We then wrapped up the evening by packing up supplies at Musgrave Park.
Welcoming New Faces:
Our stand has recently seen an influx of Ukrainian individuals. It saddens us to hear of the violence and fear they've escaped, but we're thrilled to offer support as they settle into their new Australian life.
Dreamtime Aroha's Ongoing Generosity:
Dreamtime Aroha continues to be a pillar of support. Today's $250 donation will be used to purchase an array of $50 Coles vouchers. These vouchers will empower Bronwyn to assist Next Step Connect participants with smoother transitions into their new homes, ensuring food security and a stress-free settling-in process.
Join Us for Community Lunch!
Don't miss our upcoming Northwest Community Lunch in just over a week! We'd love to welcome some new faces and connect with fellow community members.
Together, with your support and dedication, we can continue to provide essential resources, connect newcomers to our community, and empower individuals and families on their journeys.
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