I know many of us want to help out the bushfire victims but are not sure just what they can contribute. Many people have been donating food and bedding, clothing, and blood which is great, but now the Red Cross are crying out for money donations even more so. Even the smallest amount will help.
There are a couple of ways you can make your money go further though.
The Red Cross Bushfire Appeal
At their website:- Red Cross is all the information you need to do a secure online donation or if you prefer there is a toll free number so you can call and donate over the phone.
Coles
If you can hold off until Friday to do your big grocery shop, Coles supermarkets will donate all profits from that day to the bushfire appeal. Please pass on to friends, family and colleagues (as well as those interstate as this applies to all Coles supermarkets throughout the country). See the link below for more details.
Link – Coles Profit Donation Information
Myer Bushfire Appeal
Myers will match any donations that go through them, $1 for $1. Here is the info:-
Donate at any Myer store in Victoria from 9am Monday, February 9. Myer will match donations up to $500,000 dollar for dollar, aiming to raise $1 million. Proceeds to the Salvation Army for distribution in fire-affected communities.
Note: this is Victorian Myer stores only.
These are just a few things we can do. And remember, all money you donate is tax deductible.
Most importantly though – these areas also need time to grieve – so the last thing they need is rubberneckers going to look at them and their townships at the moment – the best way we can help them is by ensuring they have the ability to rebuild their lives as best as they can via donations.
