The Geelong community is being encouraged to help give the gift of joy and comfort to families in need this holiday season.
Our Village, which incorporated three regional charities, including Geelong Mums, has launched its Festive Appeal to provide essential items to babies and children across the state.
Our Village chief executive Ruth Holdaway said 835 children were currently waiting for essentials and that “no child should miss out on the magic of Christmas”.
“There are hundreds of babies and children who don’t even have the essentials that most of us take for granted,” she said.
“We urgently need funds to help us deliver safety, dignity and a little festive magic before Christmas, and…every dollar helps turn hardship into hope.
“This appeal is about restoring dignity, wrapping children in care, letting them know that they’re seen and valued, and reminding parents and carers they’re not alone.”
Ms Holdaway said she encouraged the community to help families in need by donating high-quality essential items, such as clothes and blankets, or by donating money.
The charity assists more than 20,000 babies and children each year and receives nearly 50 requests for help each day.
Our Village’s Festive Appeal has raised more than $75,600 for families in need as of 4.30pm on 8 December, with the end goal of $250,000.
Visit bringbackmagic.raiselysite.com for more information and to donate to the Festive Appeal.
