THE Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal is going digital this May in an effort to continue its 55-year tradition of providing relief to those in need.
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The Salvation Army is preparing to provide hardship support on an unprecedented scale, and is asking locals in communities across Australia to become digital fundraisers to help those doing it tough.
Their goal is to enlist 10,000 virtual collectors to sign up and fundraise for the Red Shield Appeal Digital Doorknock to help meet these challenging times.
Salvation Army auxiliary lieutenant for Kyabram and district James Singer said the money raised from the appeal would stay in the Kyabram district and help provide emergency relief for families struggling to meet basic daily needs.
“We anticipate seeing some of the greatest need that we’ve ever seen in our 140-year history serving Australians,” he said.
“The COVID-19 crisis has financially crippled many Australians and it will take months to see the real impact it will have.
“We are asking our local community to partner with us to provide the critical care needed as we face these challenging times.
“We know when the chips are down, Aussies come together and do what they can to give hope — this is no more important than now.”
Those wishing to contribute can visit digitaldoorknock.salvationarmy.org.au
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