Mayor’s Appeal supports local charities in their efforts to help those in need this Christmas

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart today launched the annual Mayor’s Christmas Appeal, this year urging locals to support six local charities who are helping those in need during the festive season. 

Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart has launched the 2022 Mayor’s Christmas Appeal to support local charities in their efforts to help those in need this festive season.

“If you’re able to make a donation either in the form of a present for a child, food items or vouchers for food and back-to-school items, our local charities greatly appreciate the support,” she said.

“We’ve made it easy to help – Council’s website lists the six local charities seeking support this Christmas and details of how you can contribute.

“2022 has been another difficult year for many in our community in the face of the current housing crisis and the lingering impacts of the global pandemic.

“This year, our local charities are looking for donations of presents for children, food items and vouchers, including vouchers to help parents cover the cost of school supplies.”

Mayor Stewart kicked off the appeal with $500 worth of stationery store vouchers.

“Our local charities are doing such a great job to help those in need in our community, but they are stretched and they can’t do it alone.

“Your contribution will help ensure every child receives a gift at Christmas and families have food on the table, and that kids have the supplies they need for when they head back to school next year.”

See Council’s website for the list of charities in need of support and how to donate to each.

In addition, gifts and vouchers can be dropped off at several locations around the shire:

• Tewantin-Noosa RSL Club, Memorial Avenue, Tewantin.
• Noosa Council, 9 Pelican Street, Tewantin.
• Cooroy Library, 9 Maple Street, Cooroy.

“Every donation, no matter how small, helps make a difference to those dealing with significant hardship this Christmas.”