Red Shield donations much higher

Almost $47,000 has been raised from the Peninsula for the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal held over May 25 and 26.

The initial doorknock results saw the Peninsula donations already 71 per cent higher than the initial figure from the same time last year.

"With such fantastic weather, families were out and about enjoying the weekend, making it difficult to catch people at home," said Central Coast Red Shield Appeal chair Ms Louise Duff.

"However, with our collection points at roadsides and the local McDonald's store, the Peninsula community were happy to reach for their pockets to support the cause.

"While we are currently exceeding the initial 2012 result, we are still $6500 short of our 2013 goal for the Peninsula doorknock appeal which is $53,500.

"It is not too late to donate and we remain confident that we can reach our goal."

The Salvation Army spends over $3 million annually on providing services to the Central Coast, including the Dooralong Transformation Centre, Oasis Youth Centre at Wyong, Family Tracing Service, local emergency services and housing relief, local counselling services, and the Salvos' Care Line.

Donations can be made to the Red Shield Appeal through to June 30 by visiting www.salvos.org.au, telephoning 13 SALVOS or visiting any Greater Building Society or Westpac branch.

They may also be posted to PO Box 1765 Gosford NSW 2250.

All donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Media release, 29 May 2013

Katey Small, The Salvation Army