Dear Friend
Welcome to the October edition of the Big Group Hug Bulletin!
Since the last bulletin we officially opened our new warehouse with a special ribbon cutting ceremony, hosted our open day and welcomed more corporate groups and some new volunteers to Thomastown.
August was our busiest month to date! A total of 403 requests were filled, helping 581 children. That's 581 children that received essential material aid they may have otherwise gone without. Thank you so much for your ongoing support.
Most Needed Items
We are desperately in need of cots, prams, bassinets, car seats and kids clothing in sizes 8-16. We are so short of donated items right now that we don't have enough stock to fulfil requests.
If you don't have any of our most needed items to donate but would like to help, please consider making a financial contribution.
Have your say!
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our supporter survey. If you haven't yet had the chance, you can still do the survey via the button below.
With your help, we can reach even more people in our community who may want to support our cause. Your input will guide us in identifying new supporters, similar to you, who can make a difference in the lives of children in need.
Celebrate Children's Week with us!
Children's Week runs from 21-29 October, and we invite you to join us in supporting disadvantaged children by making a donation or hosting or taking part in a "Kids Party for Kids in Need' fundraiser. Bring along your favourite kids' party food (did someone say Fairy Bread?) and help raise vital funds to contribute towards providing families in need with essential items such as car seats and prams. Together, we do our bit to ensure that all children, regardless of their circumstances, can experience the joy of play and leisure, leaving no child behind.
Clean and Comfy Christmas
We don't know how, but we're gearing up for the festive season and we'd love your help. Can you help us give children in need a Clean and Comfy Christmas? This festive season we're calling upon our incredible supporters to run a goods drive, donate online or shop online and deliver to us directly. We're seeking NEW toiletries and bed linen.
Support Big Group Hug at the Melbourne Marathon
Are you or do you know someone doing the Melbourne Marathon this Sunday? You can help by raising funds to help children in need. Simply select Big Group Hug as the charity you’ll raise funds for.
And that's October's bulletin! If you have any questions, please email us at communications@biggrouphug.org.
Thanks again for your support,
Bernadene Voss
CEO, Big Group Hug
PS. If you have items to donate, you can drop them into one of our warehouses at any time during opening hours - no need to book in. See opening hours and address.
Thomastown: Warehouse 12, 337 Settlement Rd Thomastown
