ARARAT\u2019s annual Christmas Toy Appeal has been given an early boost thanks to the local business community.<\/p>\n
The Greater Ararat Business Network recently held a successful Christmas in July networking night at the Barkly Bar and Bistro with the proceeds going to Ararat Emergency Relief Committee.<\/p>\n
The event raised $763, and last week the proceeds were handed over to committee member Captain Greg Turnbull from the Salvation Army.<\/p>\n
GABN President Cam Conboy said his members were pleased to be doing their bit for a worthy cause.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s great to be able to do something to help the Ararat toy appeal. We\u2019re really happy to be able to help out,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe as a group had a lot of fun at our Christmas in July function and hopefully this money will make a bit of difference with Christmas in December,\u201d Mr Conboy said.<\/p>\n
Captain Turnbull said a number of people in our local community do it tough at Christmas.<\/p>\n
\u201cChristmas is a time when families come together and celebrate and it\u2019s always a hard time for struggling people who have to provide food for a family,\u2019 Captain Turnbull said.<\/p>\n
\u201cLast year we provided hampers for ninety families and toys for sixty kids and every donation, big or small, makes a difference,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Captain Turnbull said with the rising cost of everyday items, he expected more demand on the service this Christmas.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m guessing there will probably be more the way the economy is going,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe last time we did welfare here we saw double the number of people so there seems to be extra need,\u201d Captain Turnbull said.<\/p>\n
Ararat Emergency Relief Committee works throughout the year providing food and financial support for local residents in difficult circumstances.<\/p>\n
They hold a weekly food share program as well as support for things like utility bills, clothing, blankets and transportation costs.<\/p>\n
The committee is made up of the Salvation Army, Anglican, Uniting, Catholic and Life Links Churches.<\/p>\n
The Christmas Toy Appeal will be held again this year with local residents encouraged to leave new, unwrapped children\u2019s gifts at the Ararat Advocate office, next to the Post Office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ARARAT\u2019s annual Christmas Toy Appeal has been given an early boost thanks to the local business community.
\nThe Greater Ararat Business Network recently held a successful Christmas in July networking night at the Barkly Bar and Bistro with the proceeds going to Ararat Emergency Relief Committee.
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