By Star Weekly
By Charlene Macaulay and Alesha Capone
Two special deliveries will give families in need reasons to smile this Christmas.
CDC Victoria last week dropped off a festively-decorated bus full of toys to the Salvation Army’s Wyndham Community Support Services, all of which had been donated by the company’s staff.
The delivery included food and family essentials such as nappies.
Michelle McKersey, from CDC Victoria, said the bus company had run a Christmas toy drive for the past four years and decided that the Salvos were a perfect fit for this year’s efforts.
“We specifically wanted to engage our staff at Christmas time to get them to contribute toys and food to those that need it more than we do,” she said.
Jane Kerbage, from the Salvation Army, said: “We’re so thankful to be able to give away stuff on behalf of people who have made the effort.”
Meanwhile, three jewellery businesses have also joined forces to make Christmas more enjoyable for families doing it tough. Prouds The Jewellers, Angus & Coote and Goldmark have donated $3000 of toys to the Salvation Army, including to the Werribee Salvos.
The toys range from those suitable for babies to children aged 12.
“Christmas is a time for giving and we really want to make a difference in the lives of young people who are vulnerable or less fortunate,” Prouds group manager Tony Velkovski said.
Lindsay Frost from the Werribee Salvation Army, thanked the businesses for their donation. “This kind gesture is greatly appreciated,” he said.
