b'Season of support.Gifts For Families.Your generous gifts have brought joy to children and young people this Christmas, who otherwise may have had nothing under their tree.Thank you for allowing more children the gift of a happy Christmas. With your support we collected over $225,000 worth of gifts this holiday period.Unitings Burwood East Emergency Relief Support Supervisor, Sarah, shares:We have had so many amazingand generous donations.We recently received a verythoughtful donation of toys and gift vouchers. These gifts have alreadymade a tangible difference in thelives of families in our community.This generous donation has openedChristmas Appeal. doors for families to create positive experiences and build connections.Thank you for your generous contributions to our Christmas Appeal. Your donations helped us reach ourFood For Families.target, and in doing so provided muchDuring the Christmas period we had closeneeded funds for those at risk ofto 500 registrations for Food For Families. homelessness, experiencing familyThats over 50 businesses, 21 congregations, violence, or other crises. 355 individuals and families, and 48 schools We are also grateful to everyone who tookand early learning centres getting togetherthe time to send in Christmas cards withto fight the food crisis.messages of support. Your kind wordsTogether we were able to collect over 45 tonnes mean so much to those who are escapingof food which is valued at over $212,000 worth violence, many of whom feel left behindof donations.and isolated, and take strength fromThank you for helping us to reach those most in knowing there is a community behindneed by providing nutritious, culturally sensitive them who cares. and delicious foods so our communities can dine Unitings Wyndham Emergency Reliefwith dignity. Coordinator, Maddy, shares:The response from our local community was incredible, and for our clients to know that they are being supported by their community is so very important, all year, but especially during the holidays.6 Supporter Newsletter Autumn 2025'