The Meli Giving Tree Appeal has closed.
You helped us provide more than $100,000 of support to families and individuals in our community.
The Appeal – now in it’s 25th year – helps individuals and families seeking support through Meli, The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre (The SAFV Centre), Cultura, The Orange Door and Wathaurong.
Funds from the campaign are transformed into e-gift cards, giving recipients the dignity and choice to buy what they need most this festive season.
How your donation makes an impact
“A mother I support was really dreading Christmas. She felt overwhelmed and worried that she had nothing to offer her children and that the holidays would only highlight the hardship they’d been through. When she received support through the Giving Tree Appeal, it completely shifted the mood in her home. Her children were excited, and she felt a sense of hope and connection. It reminded her that people care, and that she wasn’t alone.”
“One of the mums I work with, who has teenage children, shared how much it meant to receive gift cards through the Giving Tree appeal. She told me how difficult it can be to buy for teenagers, especially when money is tight. The gift cards gave her children the chance to choose something personal, something just for them. It gave them a sense of independence and joy, and for her, it was a huge relief to be able to offer that experience during a challenging time.”
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