The Mount Gambier community has generously donated more than $30,000 to the 2024 Mount Gambier Community Mayor's Christmas Appeal.
City of Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin expressed her heartfelt gratitude for the community's support during difficult economic times.
"I am deeply thankful for the contributions made to the 2024 appeal. My sincere thanks goes to every individual, group, and business who chose to make a donation to bring the total raised to $31,277.45," Mayor Martin said.
"Despite the rising cost of living, it was inspiring to see that our wonderful, supportive and caring community continued to think about others and what they may need to enjoy the festive season."
The funds raised through the appeal are distributed to local support agencies, including Uniting Care, ac.care, St Vincent de Paul, and The Salvation Army, to provide food hampers, gift vouchers, and presents as part of the Christmas Cheer program.
"The agencies tell me that need within the community was greater than ever this year and gratefully received. I would like to acknowledge the incredible efforts of our local support agencies, who work tirelessly to distribute the food hampers, vouchers, and gifts on behalf of the Christmas Cheer program," Mayor Martin added.
The four support agencies used the funds they received as part of the program to support 1,657 people and 711 families over the festive season. - Mayor Martin
"We added an interactive way for the community to track the fundraiser's progress in 2024. Each $5,000 milestone unlocked a magical window display lit with Christmas lights in the windows of the Old Town Hall building," City of Mount Gambier Mayor Lynette Martin said.
The Mount Gambier Community Mayor's Christmas Appeal is open all year round. Donations can be made through the following channels:
- Call Council on (08) 8721 2555 with your credit card details on hand. Council staff will email you a tax invoice.
- In person at the City of Mount Gambier customer service counter - Civic Centre, 10 Watson Terrace.
- Send a cheque made out to 'City of Mount Gambier' PO Box 56 Mount Gambier SA 5290 with advice that the cheque is a donation to the Mayor's Christmas Appeal.
