SUPPORTER
SUMMER 2019
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message Support Chaplain Prue (left) with volunteers Cameron and Gail Anti-Poverty Week seeks to strengthen public understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and hardship around the world and in Australia, and to encourage research, discussion and action to address these problems.
So much of what we do every day at AnglicareSA supports people experiencing poverty.
AnglicareSA helped raise awareness of the causes and consequences of poverty by hosting a range of activities during Anti-Poverty Week in October. Peter Sandeman is the Co-Chair of Anti-Poverty Week 2018 and 2019. Our major event was the Big BBQ at the Elizabeth Mission. There was a fantastic turnout for the event, with around 200 people enjoying a BBQ lunch, stalls, giveaways, activities and live music. The event had the support of many organisations including FoodBank SA, Playford Council, SA Police, Metropolitan Fire Service, Cancer Council, RSPCA and Headspace.
Thanks to all the volunteers and staff who were involved.
Thread Together at Hair Aid
Thread Together clients Julie and her children Zoe and Zac
Our Thread Together team joined the annual Hair Aid event in October held to provide free haircuts to those in our community who need a hand. Held at the Junction Community Centre in Ottoway, the event saw a wonderful group of hairdressers volunteer their time to complete a national record of 231 free haircuts throughout the day. Thanks to their generosity, some of the most vulnerable in our community were able to leave the event with renewed self-confidence and a bounce in their step. And our Thread Together van provided 91 people with new clothing on the day. It was a fantastic event, with a positive and inclusive atmosphere created by the diversity of the attendees throughout the day. Operated by volunteers, AnglicareSA’s Thread Together service delivers brand new clothing and shoes to people in need. Since the service commenced in March this year we have assisted more than 1,200 people.
A record 231 free haircuts in one day
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