b'Thank you to A legacy to believe in This year $3.1 million was received in bequests from caring supporters.our supporters Giving to Uniting through your Will is an incredible way to support our work. A legacy isnt just helping one person, it is about helping many. The gesture is never about the amount, but rather the fact you have thought to give to others in that way.David kindly left a legacy to Uniting. LivingThanks to our generous supporters, we were able to reach people to the age of 96, he enjoyed a rich and full life. He was a father to his sons, Peter and Gary, Pa in their time of need. to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was fortunate to have enjoyed 60 years Providing vital fundswith his beloved wife Betty. They shared a Thank you to everyone who so generouslylove of giving and were proud and generous gave to Uniting over the past 12 months. for services supporters of Uniting. David contributed During the year we are proud to haveThis year we have prioritised developinggreatly to the lives of many, through been able to share some incredible storiesmeaningful relationships with key individuals andconsistent donations and by leaving a showcasing how vital support from ourphilanthropic trusts and foundations who supportbequest to Uniting in his Will. individual, community, philanthropic,our vision, ensuring that together we are making aWere thankful to David and all our Gift in corporate and congregational donors helppositive impact on the lives of everyone who seeksWill donors. These wonderful people leave a our services make such a powerful impact our care and support. memorable legacy and we are truly blessed in the lives of our consumers. Backing from generous supporters in theto have them in our community.philanthropic community reached $2.65 million Our annual appeals and enabled services as varied as Lifeline Melbourne, emergency relief services in Barwon Our Christmas Appeal featured Raeleen from ourand Ballarat, and Marrageil Baggarrook, whichThank you forSupport fromFamily Services team who provided incredibleprovides accommodation and support forsupporting families our congregationsinsights into some of the impossible choices facingwomen experiencing family violence.families today, and shared some of the many waysCorporate support for services such as ourAn incredible 295 registrations for Food ForCongregations delivered $224,000 in support of Unitings support helps these families keep theirfinancial counselling program reached $1.3Families from individuals, families, congregations,our work, including 83 who joined with 25 Uniting lives on track. million, helping us support thousands of people schools, businesses and community groupsservices to raise $37,000 on Pancake Day. This During our Winter Appeal we told our supportersto break free from financial hardship. enabled 79 tonnes of food to be donated toyear, which marked the Coffee Cup Challenges about the inspiring work of Hartleys Communityfamilies in need. An additional 75 tonnes arriving6th year, raised a record $39,000, including through food relief agencies. This brought the$33,000 from the congregation at St Leonards Meals, and stories of faithful volunteers Jim andInspiring your communities appeal total to a value of more than $510,000. Uniting Church in Brighton.Glennie who provide warmth through many hotThis year communities throughout Victoria andGifts For Families saw $150,000 worth of toys meals and the embrace of the community. Tasmania contributed $575,000 to Uniting. Thisdelivered in time for Christmas, and $45,000 of Over the course of the past year theincludes $260,000 from the Melbourne Firefighterwinter items such as blankets, swags and jackets overwhelmingly positive response to our appealsStair Climb, the 8th year in succession they havedonated to our Winter Blanket Appeal to help has seen us raise over $1 million. Your kindnesssupported our vital Lifeline Melbourne service. keep people warm through the colder months. and compassion, combined with our expertiseTo all those who ran, collected, cooked andDonations of toys, clothing, and essential and commitment to a brighter future, provides celebrated your birthdays with us to make ahousehold goods from our partner, Good 360 so much to the people we help. difference in the lives of others, thank you. totalled over $575,000 and were distributed to Find out more people who use our services. More about Food For Families50 Uniting Vic.Tas and Uniting Housing Annual Report Uniting Vic.Tas and Uniting Housing Annual Report 51'