Christmas Appeal 2011 - Closes Febraury 2012

This festive season we are asking Australians to take a moment and think how a change in their spending could change the lives of others. Here’s why…

Nearly 4 out of 5 Australians say they’d be happy with a donation to charity instead of a gift*.

Instead, this Christmas Australians will spend over $750 million on unwanted presents*. That’s an amazing statistic. It means we’re spending millions every year buying things for people who don’t actually want those things.

How will you spend this Christmas?

This Christmas, Vinnies will spend time helping over half a million people and you can help.  By supporting Vinnies with a donation to the Christmas Appeal, you’ll be helping to provide services which make a real difference to people’s lives: presents for children, basics like food and clothing, practical support for struggling families and emotional support for those who have no-one to turn to.  And isn’t that something everyone wants?

Please, when you’re thinking about the gifts you plan to give this Christmas, think about a gift to the Vinnies Christmas Appeal and help someone change their life. Please click donate now to make a secure online financial donation.

Vinnies changes lives every day.

We wish you every happiness for the Christmas season.

Thank you.

*Australia Institute, Media Release, “Australians planning on wasting hundreds of millions this Christmas”, 14 December 2010.

Disaster recovery assistance

The St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland is providing long term recovery and support for victims of the recent devastating natural disasters.

If you require assistance from the Society, please call 1300 633 343. For more information about the type of assistance available, please view our media statement.

For examples of how the Society is assisting people in need, see the Vinnies @ Work webpage.

Making a difference

Read about how the Society has been helping people in need in the latest issue of Making a Difference:

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