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Donate a coat: Janet is collecting for 56 families
A simple way to help: donate warm clothing for kids at Union Refugee Centre.
🇦🇺 3005, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia1,320 views
I coordinate donations at Union Refugee Centre in Melbourne. Every year around this time we hear from families who have nothing warm for their children, and this year demand has more than doubled.
We're collecting clean, gently used or new coats, boots, hats, gloves and scarves in sizes 4-12. If you're in Melbourne, we can arrange a pick-up or you can drop things at Union Refugee Centre on Monday between 11am and 4pm.
If you're elsewhere, you may offer to sponsor a coat through a local shop - message in the comments and we can coordinate.
Items go to families directly and the rest to the Union Refugee Centre clothing bank, which is open to everyone.
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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You're not alone. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out.
So sorry you're going through this, Janet. Hope this works out for you. All the best.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We're a small family in Ludhiana but we're thinking of you
Stay strong, Janet. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in San Jose donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Melbourne.
rooting for you, Janet. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.