The Sunshine Business Awards have been and gone, but the highlight of the event came well and truly after.
The Sunshine branch of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) won the best financial services category.
Along with the accolade and bragging rights was a $1000 cash prize, which CBA decided to donate to the Sunshine branch of the Salvation Army.
Captain Colin Reynolds said he was grateful for the donation, and it will be put to good use over the holiday period.
“The money generously donated by CBA Sunshine branch will be used by Sunshine Salvos to strengthen our Christmas emergency relief response to disadvantaged members of the Brimbank community,” he said.
“More families will receive hampers and toys this Christmas as a result of CBA’s wonderful gift.”
The Salvation Army will shortly launch its annual Christmas appeal in Brimbank to help support individuals and families who are experiencing hardship this Christmas.
The appeal sets out to shelter people with nowhere to sleep, provide gifts for kids who would otherwise miss out, as well as hampers for people struggling to afford basic meals, and support for those struck by disaster.
There are many ways you can lend a hand, including by donating products such as gifts and food, or offering a financial donation to the Christmas appeal.
The Salvation Army also hosts a number of special community celebrations during the festive season, and encourages community members looking for affordable Christmas shopping options to consider Salvos stores.
Donate: salvationarmy.org.au/christmas/get-involved-this-christmas/donate-to-the-christmas-appeal/
Gerald Lynch
