Charity Works for the Salvation Army
Charity Works for the Salvation Army
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The Georges River Association, together with Councillor Ben Wang，has organized a series of charity activities for the Salvation Army to support community services and vulnerable and marginalized groups, including victims of domestic violence, homelessness and drug dependence.
We have achieved:
. Raised over 40,000Aud for Salvos at Georges River Association 2022 Mid-Autumn Festival Gala.
. Organized volunteers to collect donation during the Red Shield Appeal and Christmas period in the recent years.
. In the 2023, 2024 and 2025 Red Shield Appeal at the Royal Easter Show in the Olympic Park Showground, we have organized 55 volunteers and their families to do about 550 hours of service.
. Organized online digital door knocking.
. Contacted the merchants to carry out "good heart purchase, good heart sale".
2026 Hurstville Red Shield Appeal
2026 Hurstville Red Shield Appeal
The rising cost of living has affected people and families in all communities, causing unprecedented levels of financial and personal stress for millions across the nation.
Georges River Association assists the Salvos working hard to make a difference in the lives of those doing it tough.
Through critical support services and programs, the Salvos are committed to providing wrap-around care to Australians struggling with hardship, homelessness, domestic violence, natural disasters, addiction and mental illness – so that people are supported, feel connected and look forward to a brighter future.
If you’re able to, please join in by making a donation, so that we can help meet the specific needs of the thousands of people who approach the Salvos every week for assistance.
2026 Easter Show Ground Red Shield Appeal
2026 Easter Show Ground Red Shield Appeal
Ben Wang, Founding President of the Georges River Association and Salvation Army Multicultural Ambassador for 2021, and the Georges River Association are assisting the Salvation Army with volunteer works at the Olympic Park Royal Easter Show (April 2nd to April 13th). So far, 25 volunteers have been arranged, working 30 shifts and totaling over 100 hours.
2025 Hurstville Red Shield Appeal
2025 Hurstville Red Shield Appeal
Georges River Association President Qi Jun and Salvation Army Multicultural Ambassador Ben Wang organized the volunteers for the Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal at Hurstville Railway Station from May 24th to May 25th, 2025.
2025 Easter Show Ground Red Shield Appeal
2025 Easter Show Ground Red Shield Appeal
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2024 Christmas Love Operation
2024 Christmas Love Operation
2024 Hurstville Red Shield Appeal
2024 Hurstville Red Shield Appeal
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Red Shield Appeal fundraising. The Red Shield Appeal is the Salvation Army's signature fundraising event, with funds raised going towards local community services, supporting vulnerable and marginalized groups, including victims of domestic violence, homelessness and drug dependence.
This year's Red Shield fundraising takes place mainly on Saturday May 25th, and Sunday May 26th, with volunteers collecting donations at the Hurstville train station and Hurstville Westfield Shopping Center. Community members and volunteers can get involved through collection points, door knocking, online donations and more. The George River Association actively participates in the Red Shield Appeal, and Councilor Ben Wang also works with volunteers to raise funds at train stations and shopping malls.
You can donate online, please click and enter.
2024 Easter Show Ground Red Shield Appeal
2024 Easter Show Ground Red Shield Appeal
The Georges River Association and Salvos Multicultural Ambassador, Councillor Ben Wang of Georges River Council coordinated volunteer activities for The Salvation Army at the Easter Show in the Sydney Olympic Park from 22nd March to 2nd April.
We have arranged 50 volunteers to do about 500 hours of service from last year and this year together.
2023 Easter Show Red Sheild Appeal
2023 Easter Show Red Sheild Appeal
In May and June 2021, the Georges River Association organized a series of charity activities to raise more than $3000 Australian dollars for the Red Shield Appeal for the Salvation Army Hurstville Corp to support community services and vulnerable groups affected by the epidemic. These activities included:
. Online digital door knocking.
. Contacted the merchants to carry out "good heart purchase, good heart sale".
. Stood on the street with the Salvation Army.
2021 Spring Festival Charity Gala
2021 Spring Festival Charity Gala
With the support of the Georges River Council, the Georges River Association, in cooperation with the Salvation Army Hurstville Corp, held a Spring Festival Charity Gala at Club Central on the evening of February 21, 2021 to raise money for the Salvation Army's Cowid-19 emergency rescue plan. This event raised more than $8700. Read more >>
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