Wool and warm items needed this winter
Published on 01 June 2015
On any given night in Australia 1 in 200 people are homeless, cold and hungry.
You can help now by donating wool, yarn and warm items for the 2015 Homeless Connect event.
Rockhampton Regional Council is partnering with Government, business and community sector agencies to ensure help is given again this winter for the event, which is now in its sixth year.
Rockhampton Regional Council’s Communities Committee Chair Councillor Rose Swadling said donating warm items and wool had enormous benefits for those who needed it most in our community.
“Winter is here so imagine how difficult it can be for those who don’t have adequate shelter or housing, particularly given our recent cyclone aftermath,” Cr Swadling said.
“A simple ball of wool or yarn is vital for our volunteer knitters, who work tirelessly, to make warm beanies, scarves and jumpers to keep someone less fortunate warm and comfortable this winter.
“Your donations of clean jumpers, woollen blankets and warm clothing in good condition can take the pressure off people who are doing it tough and rough.”
Cr Swadling was encouraging the whole community to once again get behind those who need a helping hand.
“We’re calling on groups, individuals and businesses to donate wool and warm items now for the Homeless Connect event,” Cr Swadling said.
“You can drop off the wool at any Rockhampton Regional Council library or warm items at Council’s School of the Arts Building in Bolsover Street.”
Homeless Connect provides an opportunity for those who are less fortunate, and for those who do not have safe, secure and affordable housing to attend a day where different services and agencies are on hand to provide basic essentials and help. The Homeless Connect Event 2015 is on Thursday 16 July 2015.
If you are interested in getting involved in Homeless Connect, contact Rockhampton Regional Council on 4936 8569.
Items needed:
- Balls of wool and yarn
- Warm blankets and clothing in good condition
- New Children’s books
- Non-perishable food items such as canned food