Locals can help locals with ease this festive season with the new-look Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.
Townsville City Council has revamped the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal to help make it simpler to donate directly to local community organisations that are making a difference across the city.
Mayor Jenny Hill said Christmas time was about connecting with family and community, as well as a time to give to those less fortunate.
“The Mayor’s Christmas Appeal this year is focused on putting the spotlight on the wonderful charities across our city that work hard all year round to support locals,” Cr Hill said.
“We have developed a campaign to showcase these groups more widely and have also developed a website with information and links to local charities and organisations for people to provide their support and donations directly.
“By generously giving to these organisations, people will be able to support locals in need during Christmas.”
Cr Hill said Christmas was the perfect time to connect our community, especially following a tough year.
“Our city has had a few challenging years, with the unprecedented monsoon last year and coronavirus this year,” she said.
“It’s more important now than ever for our community to come together to support each other. It’s as easy as checking the website and asking what you can give to help make Christmas brighter for everyone in our city.
“You can donate money, gifts, or food by heading to mayorschristmasappeal.com.au.
“The organisations and charities involved are in close contact with those in need across the city, so this is a great way to ensure that they are getting the right kinds of donations this Christmas season.”
