The Salvation Army today launched their 2017 Red Shield Appeal at Wests Club New Lambton at 12 pm.
Hunter businesses will come together to help raise some much-needed funds for the Salvos social welfare programs which help families get through some difficult times.
The appeal runs throughout May with iconic doorknock scheduled to take place on May 27th and 28th with residents urged to get involved with the initiative.
The Red Shield Appeal Director Major Gary Masters says the funds raises will go towards families going through hard times.
"It goes towards helping those who are doing it tough, and Australias who are really struggling in a whole lot of situations.
"There are so many people doing it tough out there, and we need help from the community to help fund the services we provided including councilling, emergency relief, drug and alcohol treatment, homeless suport and crisis financial planning".
Major Masters also states volunteering isn't the only way the community can get involved.
"There's a couple of ways the community can help the Salvation Army. What we'd love them to do is when they see a collector out on the street on the 27th and 28th of May is to drop a few dollars into the bucket or the bag.
"Alternatively they can go online to www.salvos.org,au and make a donation there. Or phone through a donation on 13 72 58".
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| Credit- Salvation Army Official Website |
