South East Water employees spread Christmas cheer to support communities in need
South East Water employees raised over $6,000 and donated gifts and hampers to help families enjoy Christmas, supporting 3 charities that provide food, water and healthcare to those in need.
Employees contributed by:
- Donating more than 100 Christmas gifts and 16 food hampers to Mums Supporting Families in Need (MSFIN), ready to be sent into community.
- Making financial donations to MSFIN, Food for Change and Purple House, raising $6,266 to help enable the work of the charities.
- Employees contributed a combined 177 hours helping MSFIN with sorting clothing and toy donations, and supporting Food for Change to move mountains of mulch putting the farm 6 months ahead of schedule.
South East Water employees met with MSFIN to handover the donations in time for Christmas.
MSFIN Strategy and Fundraising Manager Charlotte Davies thanked South East Water for their generous support.
“Mums Supporting Families in Need is so thankful for the incredible generosity and commitment shown by South East Water employees.
“Their support helps us provide both essential items and something extra special to families who need it most, helping everyone feel cared for and valued during the festive season,” Ms Davies said.
South East Water Community and Stakeholder Manager, Jon Theobald said the annual appeal was a meaningful opportunity for employees to make a difference.
“By fostering a culture of community, empowering one another, and increasing support for people experiencing vulnerability, we create impact that goes beyond the workplace,” Mr Theobold said.
MSFIN, based in Seaford, provides material aid to families in crisis across Melbourne including clothes, toys and non-perishable food.
Food for Change grows fresh produce on its Mount Martha farm and and donates it to food relief organisations locally and beyond ensuring people in need have access to fresh and healthy food for Christmas.
Purple House is an Indigenous owned and run non-profit health service. It runs vital dialysis services to remote Aboriginal communities throughout Central Australia and beyond. This enables Aboriginal people to remain On Country when receiving their live-saving treatment so that families and culture can remain strong.
Photo L-R: MSFIN Strategy and Fundraising Manager, Charlotte Davies accepts employee donations from South East Water Community and Stakeholder Manager, Jon Theobold.