Tree sales to support grandparents program

Christmas trees sold by Umina Beach and Woy Woy Rotary Clubs will raise funds for the Grandparents Raising Grand Children program

"By buying a Christmas tree you are investing in the future of this program," said Woy Woy club publicity officer Mr Vic Deeble.

The Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program is managed by the Central Coast Family Support Services.

"Today the program has over 160 families with over 490 children."

He said that with Christmas tree sales and the support of community services clubs such as Inner Wheel, Rotary and Lions, the staff at Family Support Services were able to provide workshops, picnic days and a camp for the families.

"Your support could make the world of a difference to the lives of disadvantaged children."

He said that every December the Central Coast's Rotary Clubs banded together to raise funds for local charities and community projects by selling Christmas trees.

Since starting the annual Christmas tree sales in 2009, the clubs have sold more than 10,000 Christmas trees, raising nearly $300,000 for local Rotary projects.

SOURCE:

Media release, 28 Nov 2018

Vic Deeble, Rotary Club of Woy Woy