Posted by Sam McCurdy:
The generosity of the local community is being demonstrated by the early donations to the Rotary Berwick & District Benevolent Society's 2021 Christmas Appeal. This week, Laury Gordyn and I picked up donations from full Collection Cages at Eden Rise and Berwick Square Shopping Centres, as well as Nossal High School. These were the first of several collections to be delivered to Casey North Community Information Support Service (CNCISS).
Berwick College has been proactive with the following colourful Facebook posting encouraging donations from the school community.
"Each year our school generously supports Rotary Berwick & District Benevolent Society's Christmas Appeal. This fantastic drive seeks donations of non-perishable food items or toys and distributes them to those in need and people experiencing hardship. A collection crate is located up in our Main Front Office, and will be there for donations until the 10th December. If anyone in our school community has items they can contribute to this worthwhile cause, feel free to come and drop them in. #Givingback #ChristmasAppeal #BerwickCollege"
The bulk of the collections will take place from 1st-10th December. We will establish a schedule for pick-up from the schools and deliveries to CNCISS, so if you can assist us, please let Sam know ASAP.
CNCISS is also looking for volunteers to help them sort the donations into Christmas hampers for distribution to those in need within the local community. If you can help them, please contact Julie Leonidas at jleonidas@caseynorthciss.com.au, or phone 9705 6699.
