The Salvation Army Red Shield appeal was launched last week, aiming to raise raise $73 million across Australia for those in need. The campaign’s key dates are the weekend of 26 and 27 May, when the nationwide ‘doornock’ will take place.
“The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal offers much-needed help, including to people from diverse cultures and backgrounds,” said the Federal Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Alan Tudge, launching the campaign. “Support like this is important to ensure Australia remains an open, inclusive and cohesive multicultural society.”
“We are proud that Australia is the most successful multicultural country in the world and the work of The Salvation Army and other groups in forging closer integration by new residents is a key part of this success,” continued Mr Tudge.
“Wherever there is human need, we will be there to serve without discrimination,” said the Salvation Army’s National Chief Secretary, Colonel Mark Campbell, emphasizing on the Salvos’ determination to provide a number of important social services for multicultural Australia. “These services include homelessness support, women’s and children’s services, financial counselling through Moneycare, addiction and recovery services, legal assistance through Salvos Legal Humanitarian, English classes and many more,” said Colonel Campbell.
“We are urging the Australian community to dig deep to support this year’s Red Shield Appeal. It is only through the public’s support that The Salvation Army is able to provide a hand up to the most disadvantaged people in our community and give hope where it’s needed most.”
To volunteer for this year’s Red Shield Appeal doorknock weekend, please call 13 SALVOS (13 72 58) or register online at salvos.org.au.
You can donate to the Red Shield Appeal by calling 13 SALVOS (13 72 58), online at salvos.org.au, in person at any Westpac branch or Salvos Store, or by posting your cheque to PO Box 9888 in your capital city.
