SUPPORTER
SUMMER 2019
More than 330 AnglicareSA supporters joined us last month for the Bonython Banquet, raising more than $200,000 for our emergency assistance and Star Bears programs. Thanks also to everyone who donated to our Spring Appeal. Your generosity helped us to raise more than $30,000 for Star Bear camps. Our partnership with The Malpa Project trains Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students to be health ambassadors in their communities. Foster Carers do an amazing job of giving hope and opportunity to children and young people. Our profile of Donna Marie and Andrew shows the rich rewards they have received in providing a loving home to foster children. Another inspirational person we have come to know and admire at AnglicareSA is Jude Murphy. Three years ago, Jude lost her husband and the father of her two children to suicide. Jude is sharing her story to shine a light on suicide and to encourage those affected by suicide to seek support. In the lead up to Christmas, our minds turn to those who are alone, those who are doing it tough and those needing extra support. We have been overwhelmed once again by those who donated to our hamper appeal. What we urgently need now is funding for our emergency assistance services, which will be under increasing demand in the coming weeks. Thank you for your ongoing support of AnglicareSA throughout 2018. Together we have achieved so much in our mission to provide care and support with a voice for disadvantaged and vulnerable people in our communities. We look forward to continuing our efforts with your support in 2019. I wish you and your loved ones a safe, peaceful and enjoyable Christmas and New Year.
Message fromthe CEO
With another busy year at AnglicareSA drawing to a close, we take time in this edition to reflect on the good works achieved throughout the year. The Magdalene Centre has a new home on Gilbert Street in the city. This support hub houses many vital services for people in need. Services include emergency assistance supports to help those in crisis as well as the Bargain Centre and The Store for affordable clothing and groceries. We recently celebrated three successful years of community building with our tenants in Elizabeth Grove and Elizabeth Vale as part of the Better Places, Stronger Communities program. Our contract to manage these properties has been extended for 20 years, ensuring we can continue to build on our terrific partnerships with the local community.
COVER PHOTO: Meet Thelma, a long-time volunteer at The Mag Centre. At 96, she has decided to hang up her apron and “make way for some new volunteers” after 18 years of wonderful service. Thank you Thelma.
Peter Sandeman Chief Executive Officer AnglicareSA
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