Gifts for those in need
The Salvation Army has been given 344 gifts under a Christmas appeal tree at a Woy Woy shopping centre.
The gifts will be distributed to children who face the prospect of going without a gift.
Woy Woy Kmart collected the gifts and is hoping to pass last year's tally of 2226 gifts before Christmas, according to Salvation Army major Gary Masters.
Major Masters said while it was encouraging to see so many people giving generously to this year's appeal, people needed to continue giving right up until Christmas Eve.
"People of all ages need our support but gifts for boys and girls aged 10 to 12 years are especially welcome, as this is the age group that is often most difficult to buy for at Christmas.
"Possible gift ideas for these children include books, clothing, games, toys and sports equipment.
"The process for donating is simple.
"Presents only need to be placed under a Christmas Wishing Tree located at the front of all Kmart stores along with a gift tag from the tree to identify the age and gender appropriate for the gift.
"Gifts do not need to be purchased from Kmart.
"The stores simply act as facilitator to ensure as many gifts as possible reach those in need this Christmas."
Press release, 9 Dec 2009
Rod Jago, Sefiani Communications