Planning Ahead: How Your Workplace Can Make Christmas Brighter with Vinnies

The festive season is just around the corner—and with it comes a special opportunity for workplaces to come together and create real impact in their communities.

Each year, St Vincent de Paul Society NSW partners with generous corporates to bring the spirit of Christmas to life through toy and gift drives, food hampers, BBQs, and fundraising activities. These initiatives do more than provide gifts and meals; they deliver hope, dignity, and connection for families experiencing homelessness, financial stress, or social isolation.

The secret to success is simple: plan early. Whether your workplace is rallying colleagues to host a toy drive, coordinating a Christmas lunch, or raising funds to support the Society’s vital services, a little preparation now means greater impact later. Your efforts help sustain programs like crisis accommodation, Vinnies Vans, specialist health care, emergency relief, and community inclusion services.

Last Christmas, thanks to the generosity of corporate and community supporters, the Society NSW reached thousands of individuals and families across the state with essential support, food, and gifts. This year, with your leadership, we can do even more.

Get involved: For ideas or support in planning your workplace activity, email workplacegiving@vinnies.org.au

Acts of generosity touch lives—not only for those who receive but also for those who give. This Christmas let’s work together to bring hope and joy and give every family a reason to celebrate.