Shellharbour residents are being encouraged to share the love this Christmas and donate to the Mayoress' Giving Tree.
Each year Shellharbour City Council partners with St Vincent De Paul to give locals an opportunity to share the holiday spirit by donating gifts that will be distributed to underprivileged families across the city.
Caption: Shellharbour City Council Mayor Chris Homer and partner Vikki Muller at the Mayoress' Giving Tree at the Civic Centre. Image courtesy of Shellharbour City Council.
Vikki Muller, partner of Shellharbour Mayor Chris Homer, thanked the community for their generosity and encouraged people to get involved.
"The Mayoress' Giving Tree allows each of us to share in the true spirit of Christmas," she said.
"It's been a very tough few years for many families and together, we can provide some hope and happiness. Your generous donations of gifts and vouchers will help create magical moments for families who are having a tough time this Christmas."
Shellharbour City Mayor Chris Homer is calling on residents to get involved in the initiative and help ensure everyone in the community experiences the joy of Christmas.
"We have a wonderful tradition here in Shellharbour of coming together to support each other, and the Mayoress' Giving Tree is a fantastic way to make a meaningful difference," he said.
"A small gift can bring such joy to a child or family who might otherwise go without. I encourage everyone who can to get involved."
Gifts for children, teenagers, and adults are all welcome and can be placed in the box next to the Christmas tree in the Shellharbour Civic Centre now until Friday 6 December so volunteers have time to sort, wrap and distribute to families by Christmas.
Suggested items include toys, books, clothing, and non-perishable holiday treats. Please ensure all items are new and unwrapped.
If you would prefer to donate a Target or Kmart gift voucher, please send it to Shellharbour City Council Mayoress' Giving Tree, care of Jo Frasca, Locked Bag 155 Shellharbour City Centre NSW 2529.
