Every year CSF puts together hundreds of festive hampers through the Frankston Community Appeal ( worth in excess of $ 100 each ) for Frankston families in need through the generous donations of many local businesses , organisations and schools . Many , like Karingal Bowling Club ( pictured above ), also arrange their own grocery collection events or give cash donations , which enables CSF ’ s volunteers to prepare hundreds of additional hampers for individuals , including our rough sleepers , through their generosity .
SILVER LININGS CHARITABLE TRUST
Once again , a sincere thanks goes to Dr Mrin Nayagam ( pictured below ), whose Silver Linings Charitable Trust remains the largest cash contributor to the Appeal on record – all through the proceeds from the sale of her extremely popular book – ‘ Silver linings : True Stories of Resilience from a General Practice ’.
CASH & IN-KIND DONATIONS
The Frankston Community Appeal fundraising for 2019 again achieved another record breaking year , with a total cash component of $ 43,271.34 raised , compared to 2018 ’ s total of $ 39,966.95 . Record numbers of hampers and toys were able to be distributed to families and individuals in need through this year ’ s Appeal , and as well as giving us the ability to provide more family hampers , we were also able to give out many more singles and couples hampers when compared to the previous year :
1871 people , including 980 kids and 891 adults , were assisted through the distribution of a record total of - 726 Festive Hampers
In-kind toys / gifts , with an estimated value of $ 21,305.00 , were also received / distributed , with in-kind food donations tracked and given a conservative estimate of $ 12,340.00 – in total $ 33,645.00 of in-kind contributions .
BAYSIDE GIFT WRAPPING
This record breaking year has again been helped with ongoing events , such as the Bayside Gift Wrapping fundraiser , which this year raised an amazing $ 3,386.10 . Sincere thanks go out to Bayside Vicinity Centre for their support , and CSF volunteers and friends who wrapped hundreds of presents for a gold coin donation .
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Our participation in Frankston City Council ’ s Festival of Lights in November 2019 saw CSF raise an amazing $ 2,191.00 for the Frankston Community Appeal through the sale of candle lights to people who attended this fabulous family event .
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