Salvos doorknock this weekend
This weekend, 19-20 May, the Salvation Army hopes to mobilise over
100,000 volunteers for its national Red Shield Appeal doorknock.
Major Neil Dickson said: “The Salvation Army needs to reach a national goal of $8 million if we are to maintain services in the year ahead. The Red Shield Appeal which also includes a business appeal and direct mail campaign has an overall national target of $64 million.
“Many Australians have prospered greatly over the last decade with very favourable economic conditions prevailing throughout the nation. Sadly though, many other Australians have been left behind, which in the vast majority of cases has been beyond their control.
“Many farmers are suffering the effects of the drought, single mother’s are in crisis and many young people are fighting addiction and homelessness. We call on Australians to help those in need and donate to The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal.
“Our collectors will be clearly identified by ID tags worn around their neck and they will be carrying receipt books in white plastic bags marked Salvation Army.”
