Students at Holmwood School kick-started The Salvation Army’s 2016 Red Shield Appeal in the Cowra area.
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The students dressed in red and also held a ‘Kid’s Canteen’ to raise funds for the Appeal.
The school has held a Red Day in support of the Appeal for a number of years and it has become part of their commitment to their community.
Almost $150 was raised on the day.
Major Cathryn Williamson, the Director of the Appeal in Cowra thanked the students.
“We thank the students for their efforts and appreciate all they did to raise money for the Appeal.”
“The Red Shield means different things to different people. For those who served in times of war, often it was the Salvos who were there with a cup of tea.”
“For some the Red Shield means transformation from a life of addiction through providing support and guidance during rehabilitation.”
“For others the assistance provided by The Salvation Army has meant Christmas is less stressful and others speak of being reunited with family members through “Family Tracing Services or being given a bed for the night or a meal, sometimes a listening ear has provided hope in the situation being faced.”
“Unfortunately hope is not part of everyone’s story, The Salvation Army is passionate about changing that “bringing hope where it is needed most” We believe that no one should have to do it alone,” she said.
The Red Shield Appeal continues this week in Cowra with volunteers receiving donations outside Woolworths and Aldi all week.
The Waugoola Rural Fire Brigade will be collecting at McDonalds over the weekend of May 28 and 29.
Major Williamson said that would not be able to provide their services without the support from groups and individuals.
“Without the support of many groups and individuals in Cowra, The Salvation Army would not be able to continue to provide ‘Hope where it is needed most’, We thank the public for their generosity.”
Holmwood School is also co-ordinating a Winter Warmers Appeal where they collect new (or used in good, clean condition) scarves and beanies.
These are then donated to The Salvation Army’s OASIS Centre in Sydney and Mission Australia to distribute to homeless people during the winter months.
This Appeal has been run by the School for the past six years after one of the teachers saw a program on the OASIS Centre and decided there was something the school could do.
Anyone wishing to donate scarves and/ or beanies to the Winter Warmer Appeal can contact the school on 6342 2172.
