A chance to spread Christmas cheer has arrived in Caroline Springs through a charitable ‘reverse’ advent calendar initiative.
The Reverse Advent Calendar program aims to flip the idea of a traditional advent calendar, where instead of receiving a small treat each day, participants are encouraged to give – placing one item of non-perishable food or toiletries into a box each day for 20 days in late November early December.
These boxes are then donated to local food relief agencies who distribute them to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
Caroline Springs Veterinary Hospital’s Lisa Dmytriw is one of those facilitating the program this year, where she has organised a local pick-up and drop-off point at her workplace.
She said she decided to get involved in facilitating the program at a local level after taking part as a donor through her local church.
“I just wanted my children and family to be involved in giving back … [I] thought it would be a good opportunity to instil those values and a community mindset in my children,” Ms Dmytriw said.
“I just really wanted to volunteer because I believe in its mission, and I’ve seen the positive impacts it has on the community.
“I think giving my time and energy to support something meaningful … allows me to contribute beyond my professional role … [and] connect with others who share similar values.”
A collection box can be collected from the Caroline Springs Veterinary Hospital any time from now to then be returned by December 13 to then be distributed.
Send an email to the hospital, with ‘Attention: Lisa’ in the subject line, for further information and details on how to take part and give back this Christmas
Contact: info@carolinespringsvet.com.au
