WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

The Red Shield Appeal is our year-round nationwide fundraising appeal to meet the budget needs for the The Salvation Army's many community service programmes. The national fundraising target for 2009 is $73 million.

During the Red Shield Appeal doorknock, 23th ~ 24th May, a maximum effort will be made to knock on every door in every town, city and even country areas.

The Red Shield Appeal sets out to ask every potential giver in industry, commerce and in private homes to give to this appeal. Thousands of people depend on the success of the Red Shield Appeal.

How are Red Shield Appeal funds used?

The Salvation Army helps more than 1 million Australians every year – that’s one person every 30 seconds!

PAN>In a typical week, across Australia, we provide*:

• 100,000 meals for the hungry
• 2,000 beds for the homeless
• 5,000 to 8,000 food vouchers
• 1,000 people with assistance in finding employment
• Refuge to 500 victims of abuse
• Assistance to 500 people addicted to drugs, alcohol or gambling
• Several thousand people with counselling
• 3,000 elderly people with aged care services
• 40 people in the court system with chaplaincy services
• Family tracing services which locate 40 missing family members

*approximate figures

We invite you to help us

How? You can support the Red Shield Appeal by:

1. Donating online or by calling 13SALVOS (13 72 58)
2. Volunteering to collect for just 2 hours during the Red Shield Appeal doorknock
3. Register in the Salvos Beds Appeal and fundraise online through your own web page
4. If you are a school, check out the Salvos' School Challenge 

To involve your friends would also be of great assistance and even more fun! Service clubs, schools, Scout and Guide groups and other voluntary bodies are also encouraged to participate in this essential community service.

WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!