Amber Dale, Central Coast appeal director and volunteer
Barry Shire at a roadside collection on Empire Bay Rd
Hundreds of volunteers hit the streets and community spaces of Gosford on the weekend of May 30 and 31 for the Salvation Army’s annual Red Shield appeal.
Early results are encouraging with $175,000 raised so far for the local work of The Salvation Army, according to chairman of the Central Coast Red Shield Appeal, Ms Louise Duff.
“The community of the Central Coast has again provided proof of its generosity, with collectors standing in the rain on roadsides and braving chilly conditions to assist wherever they could,” Ms Duff said.
“The generosity of both time and money is testament to the spirit of the residents of the Coast and on behalf of the Salvos, I extend heartfelt thanks,” she said.
“With the nation’s capital raising just under $120,000 at this point, the Central Coast community should be justifiably proud of their efforts as we head toward $200,000.” From Umina to Doyalson, the Salvos had 19 roadside collection points running, 33 community collection points active, as well as lots of volunteers knocking on doors.
The goal for the Central Coast Doorknock Appeal was $287,000 and people have until Tuesday, June 30 to make a donation.
Media release,
1 June 2015
Amber Dale, appeal
director, Salvation Army Red
Shield Appeal