People around the Inverell district have dug deep for The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Doorknock Appeal, with more than $9500 raised at first count.
Captain Chris Millard of the Inverell Salvation Army said he was grateful for the response from the community.
“We haven’t counted all the money we collected yet and we are so happy with the response so far, we have raised more than last year.
“We had 140 people collecting for us and I am so appreciative of all the people who came out to help us, it was wonderful to see.”
Collectors visited houses in Inverell, Warialda, Delungra, Bingara, Ashford, Bundarra, Graman and Tingha, where they were met with generosity from many people.
Nearly $6.2 million was raised across Australia over this past weekend up by approximately 12 per cent on last year.
Appeal Director Major Gary Masters said, “Although we have not yet reached our total national doorknock goal of $8 million, we are still very hopeful that when people send in their donations this week we will get close to that mark.
“We thank all Australians who have contributed so generously to the Red Shield Appeal this year. We do not take it for granted, and without this support we would not be able to continue with our wide range of social programs and community services, assisting those less fortunate in our society. Despite very considerable economic pressures on households, people are still strongly committed to assist those who are battling.
“We also thank the tens of thousands of volunteer collectors right around Australia who assisted us this weekend in raising these vital funds and the hundreds of Westpac employees who have today donated their time in Westpac branches to assist with the appeal.”
For those who still wish to make a tax-deductible donation, call 13 SALVOS (13 72 58) or visit the website www.salvationarmy.org.au. Donations can also be made at any Westpac branch, or by sending a cheque to PO Box 9888 in any capital city. The $8 million doorknock goal is part of the overall annual Red Shield Appeal target of $68 million.
© 2008 Inverell Times
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