Throughout the month of June, Officeworks is hosting its annual Make a Difference Appeal to raise money for local causes across Australia.
This year’s appeal will focus on supporting charities including The Backpack Venture which enables children to learn, create and connect for a sustainable future.
The Backpack Venture is one of 15 local community organisations selected by Officeworks store staff to be supported in this year’s appeal based on what felt most relevant to their local communities.
Members of the Backpack Venture team will be at Officeworks, Tuggerah, on June 4, between 10am and noon and at the West Gosford store on the same day between 1pm and 2pm.
The Backpack Venture gifts backpacks and school supplies to many school children in small rural towns in NSW as well as school students facing economic hardship regardless of their location.
The funds raised through the Officeworks Make A Difference Appeal will allow The Backpack Venture team to expand its support and reach more school children experiencing hardship.
“The Backpack Venture is very honoured to have been selected as one of the 15 charities for the Officeworks Make A Difference Appeal,” Backpack Venture spokesperson Colleen Mulholland said.
“To be part of such a great appeal, across so many stores will help our charity on so many levels from letting people know who we are, along with bringing awareness to the support needed to help children and families in our rural areas.
“The funds raised will be a great help to our team enabling us to continue making a difference, so that school children can attend school with a backpack and the essential supplies they need, feeling empowered, equal, confident, proud, excited and ready to learn.”
Now in its seventh year, the Make a Difference Appeal is held as part of Officeworks’ People and Planet Positive Plan commitments to make a positive difference in the communities it operates.
Last year’s Appeal raised more than $950,000 for 15 charities across Australia.
“At Officeworks, we want to help make bigger things happen for our community, and each year our Make a Difference Appeal provides an opportunity for us to spotlight the important work of local organisations that are close to our hearts,” Officeworks Managing Director Sarah Hunter said.
“The fundraising efforts of our customers and teams this June will help to ensure that these organisations can continue their important work within their local communities and help make a positive difference to the lives of children by enabling them to learn, create and connect.”
To find out more or make a donation visit www.officeworks.com.au/makeadifferenceappeal