Doorknock raises $43,000

Despite a wet weekend, volunteers came out in force to doorknock the Peninsula for The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal, raising $43,305on May 28 and 29.

"Given the weather including sometimes torrential rain, we are pleased with this result so far," said Peninsula Red Shield Appeal chairman Mr Richard Sharpe.

"While we are yet to reach our Peninsula doorknock goal of almost $49,000, we are still encouraging everyone who missed the doorknockers, or who might want to give that little bit extra, to donate via the website at salvos.org.au or telephone 13 SALVOS," he said.

The Salvation Army spends $4 million annually on providing services to the Central Coast through its various services including The Salvation Army Welfare Centre in Umina.

"We thank the people of the Peninsula who have contributed so generously to the Red Shield Appeal.

"We do not take it for granted, and without this support, The Salvation Army would not be able to continue their wide range of social and community services, assisting those who are disadvantaged in our society," said Mr Sharpe.

"We also thank the many local volunteer collectors who assisted us on the Red Shield Appeal weekend in raising these vital funds.

"I have long had a connection with The Salvos, with my grandfather building The Salvation Army church at Umina Beach in 1961 and my father Ron Sharpe chairing the Red Shield Appeal throughout my childhood.

"My nan Merle Sharpe is still heavily involved with the church today.

"For the last 15 years, the Peninsula doorknock was chaired by May Marjin and now I am proud to be charged with that role."

Media Release, 9 Jun 2011 Katey Small, Brilliant Logic