A big thank you to all St Edmund’s students, staff and parents who came along and supported Vinnie’s Doorknock last weekend.
As is stated in Luke’s Gospel from last Sunday Jesus preaches to a crowd, in which many have come to listen and learn from their savior. He instructs many that are in attendance that are poor and afflicted not to worry and be concerned with their trials. Their suffering is fleeting though God’s love for them is everlasting. He states the following;
“Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.
Blessed are you who are now hungry, for you will be satisfied.
Blessed are you who are now weeping, for you will laugh.” Luke 6:17
We keep in our prayers, all those that will receive the benefits of the door knock appeal and pray that those who assisted through participation realise the impact of their generosity of spirit.
Some stats and information from SVDP:
The Vinnie’s February Doorknock Appeal has been running for over 32 years and is successful because of the dedicated volunteers who donate their time each year, and the generosity of the Canberra community.
Last year’s Appeal raised more than $281,000 which enabled the Society to continue to provide support to disadvantaged people. Each year the Society provides over $2 million worth of assistance to over 42,500 people in the Canberra/Goulburn region.
The areas within Canberra which relied most on the Society’s assistance in the last financial year were Gungahlin, Kambah, Kippax and Narrabundah. These are also the areas which garner a lot of support during the Doorknock Appeal, raising over $57,000 between them in 2018.
Each year Vinnies puts a call out to the community for volunteers. Last year they had over 1,400 people doorknocking and covering 54% percent of Canberra households. This year the aim is to cover 70% and therefore 1,800 volunteers are needed. Doorknock volunteering is really simple and flexible, you get given an area of about 40-50 houses and it takes no more than 2 hours to complete. It is something you can easily do with a friend, your children or by yourself whenever suits you.
Michael Monagle (Head of Faith and Mission)