The annual Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal commences on Monday 30th April and the following article was posted on the Territorial Website:
Right now, tens of thousands of Kiwis face tough choices as they struggle with day-to-day hardship and for some, dramatic changes in circumstance.
With continuing economic uncertainty and the after effects of the devastating Canterbury earthquakes, the need for our services continues to be greater than ever.
The Salvation Army helps New Zealanders through the tough times and offers them some of the choices that many of us take for granted. Last year we distributed over 66,000 food parcels to families, provided 57,500 social work sessions and gave nearly 10,000 budgeting sessions. And these are just some of the things we do.
We believe that giving everyone better choices contributes to the health of society as a whole. Helping them helps all of us – both now and for the future.
Your choice to help can make an incredible difference in the lives of everyday New Zealanders.
Choose from three main ways to donate to our Red Shield Appeal:
• Text CHOICE to 2454 to make a $3 donation
• Donate at any Countdown checkout until 6 May.
You can also donate by:
• Calling 0800 53 00 00 to donate by credit card
• Posting a cheque to The Salvation Army, PO Box 27001 Marion Square, Wellington 6141, New Zealand. Please specify that your donation is for the ‘Red Shield Appeal’.
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