Salvos’ Christmas Clothing
The Salvation Army - Pakenham CORPS
$3,061
Worth of brand new
goods received (RRP)
goods received (RRP)
$0
Total paid
500
Lives Impacted
March 2021
It was a great Christmas! All our clients got new clothes and shoes, and their kids as well. Plus the extras were shared around other Salvation Army centres in our area. It gave people dignity. It was Christmas cheer and beyond.
The ‘eagle eye’ John Cooper had been keeping on the Good360 website, where he secured $192,000 worth of new men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and accessories to distribute to those in need last Christmas, and into 2021.
“I kept watching for these goods to become available," said John. "As soon as they came up, I was there to hit the send button on our request. All we needed a truck to pick everything up.”
The Pakenham Salvos team and a small number of volunteers, set up the clothes, shoes, underwear, socks, hats on racks in preparation for ‘Christmas Cheer’ at the centre. From 14-17 December, clients were given a ‘shopping experience’ where they can choose clothes and footwear for themselves and their children.
Sam Gardiner, a Doorways caseworker (pictured) was delighted with the clothing. “There were summer and winter clothing, business shirts and outfits that our clients can wear to interviews and work, as well as smart casual gear and leisurewear,” said Sam.
Our gratitude to Good360 and BigW for this super-generous donation
The ‘eagle eye’ John Cooper had been keeping on the Good360 website, where he secured $192,000 worth of new men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and accessories to distribute to those in need last Christmas, and into 2021.
“I kept watching for these goods to become available," said John. "As soon as they came up, I was there to hit the send button on our request. All we needed a truck to pick everything up.”
The Pakenham Salvos team and a small number of volunteers, set up the clothes, shoes, underwear, socks, hats on racks in preparation for ‘Christmas Cheer’ at the centre. From 14-17 December, clients were given a ‘shopping experience’ where they can choose clothes and footwear for themselves and their children.
Sam Gardiner, a Doorways caseworker (pictured) was delighted with the clothing. “There were summer and winter clothing, business shirts and outfits that our clients can wear to interviews and work, as well as smart casual gear and leisurewear,” said Sam.
Our gratitude to Good360 and BigW for this super-generous donation
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