Spreading Christmas Cheer! 🎁

We’re so proud to have supported this Reverse Advent Calendar Ballarat project through our recent SparkTank event! The Men’s Hygiene Packs initiative resulted in our community collecting essential food and toiletries, which were packed and distributed to those in need during the group's Big Blessing Day in December.

Thanks to the generous contributions of our local community, Reverse Advent Calendar Ballarat was able to provide bags filled with items that truly make a difference – offering hope, dignity, and support to men facing hardship.

Here’s how the project made an impact:

💫 Community Inclusion: Men of all ages, from teens to those in their 80s, were able to feel seen and supported. Feedback confirmed that the packs helped restore their dignity and provided hope as they approached Christmas.

🙌 Volunteer Engagement: In early December, an amazing group of volunteers came together to assemble the 400 packs. Their efforts were essential to making this project a success.

🤝 Partnership with Uniting: After the Big Blessing Day, 100 Men’s Hygiene Packs were donated to Uniting’s Street2Home program, where they’ll support men experiencing homelessness.

💬 Gratitude from the Community: One attendee said, "Receiving the pack made me happy. It was nice to have something just for me, especially at Christmas. It really made my day and reminded me that people care."

Together, we are making a positive impact and ensuring no one in our community is left behind.

If your community group or organisation may be interested in applying for Community Investment project funding, ask in Branch for more information, eligibility criteria and/or apply online at www.communitygrowshere.com.au/investment

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