Easter at EBL + Highlights
from Wendy
Over the Easter period, Anna and Wendy attended unannounced visits to
each home in Adelaide to deliver Easter Chocolates, PPE and toilet paper.
They also organised Easter baskets for the Smith Street Crew from Wallaroo. It
was a cathartic experience for everyone after the COVID-19 chaos.
To follow, Wendy shares some of the pictures and highlights from the visits.
Throughout the day, everyone greeted us across the organisation with smiles
and heartfelt gratitude for their small Easter gift. Upon arrival to each home, we
met with workers holding tubs of warm soapy water, thermometers, and masks
in hand. At one home, a new staff member asked me who I was and to prove
my identity, which filled me with joy! Once she knew I was the CEO, she went
on to share the content of emails I have been sending to staff over the past
3 weeks. Listening to her talk about the respect she has for the organisation
was such a humbling experience. We observed genuine acts of kindness and
a strong sense of protection for our people. I was very comforted by the
composure and strength of our team despite the challenges.
At the end of the day, we had five small Easter baskets left so we dropped in
to the Cancer Council on Greenhill Road. Upon arrival, we met the team leader
and offered our left-over baskets and some homemade masks for the most in
need. The woman became quite emotional when we handed over the gifts. She
explained that their sponsorship and donations have dried up in the past month
due to COVID-19. So, they were immensely grateful for the treats and looking
forward to sharing them with those people who are suffering or recovering
from chemo treatment over Easter.
Feeling blessed!
Happy Easter from EBL
Good will at Easter in the
worst of pandemic
In the middle of the pandemic we received a donation from AR International
via Jane Wei our new Management Accountant pictured with glasses on the
left. It was most welcome and came at
a time when PPE was not able to be
sourced.
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