Christmas Donations Appeal


Whether you’re an individual, business, or community, you can help vulnerable people and Canberrans in need make their Christmas special, by donating to the Communities at Work Christmas Appeal.

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Group Donations

We encourage groups (workplaces, businesses, shops, community groups etc) to host a ‘Giving Tree’ ie. a Christmas donation drive to raise funds or collect donations of food (non-perishable) and gifts (new items only).

HOST A GIVING TREE

 

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Individual Donations

As an individual you can donate food, gifts or toys for both adults and children – or even money – to help people in need by sending your donations directly to Communities at Work. Check our list of drop-off points to find one close to you. (Scroll further down this page).

DONATE ONLINE

Download Christmas Toolkit

Other ways to donate food, gifts or money.

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Make a Tax-Deductible Donation

Donate money online to our website. We will then use that money to buy gifts and food for people who are doing it tough. All financial donations of $2 and above are tax-deductible. 

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A FINANCIAL DONATION. 

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Host a Giving Tree

Register to become a Christmas Appeal giving tree host to collect donations of gifts and food at your workplace, shop or community space.

Here are some useful resources:

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS OUR GIVING TREE TOOLKIT.

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Send us a Gift Card

We always need more gifts for teenagers and adults. A gift card might be a good option.

Tip: It’s best to buy the gift cards in $20-$30 lots.

Email us an e-gift card at admin@commsatwork.org.

Post us a gift card to Communities at Work, PO Box 1066, Tuggeranong ACT 2901, or

Drop it off at our Tuggeranong or Gungahlin Community Centres. 

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Donate food to our pantries

Communities at Work’s community pantries at Tuggeranong and Gungahlin support people who are going through tough times and need food and personal care items.

Here’s a list of suggested items to donate. You can also download the pdf list here.

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Donate to Mix106.3’s ‘PACK THE BUS’

Once again Communities at Work are thrilled to partner with MIX106.3 and Transport Canberra for their ‘Pack the Bus’ fundraising drive. Help us pack a bus with essential food items and gifts for people in need.

“Pack the Bus” hits the roads from 25 November – 13 December 2024 and drives around the region to collect donations for our Christmas Appeal. The brightly coloured Transport Canberra bus will be hard to miss!

 

Want the bus to stop at your place and collect your donations?

REGISTER TO BE A STOP FOR PACK THE BUS 


Frequently Asked Questions: Christmas Donations

What sort of donations do you need?

You can download the donation list here. We’re often short of Christmas food and gifts for teenagers and adults. If stuck for ideas, gift cards are useful ($20-$30 lots). Even e-gift cards (so you don’t even need to leave your home to help us!)

Where do I bring my Christmas donations?

You can drop off your donations at the below sites.

  • GREENWAY: Communities at Work (Tuggeranong Community Centre, 245 Cowlishaw Street, Greenway . Open Mon-Fri, 9 am – 4 pm) 
  • GUNGAHLIN: Communities at Work (Gungahlin Community Centre, 47 Ernest Cavanagh Street, Gungahlin. Open Mon-Fri, 9 am – 4 pm).
  • WESTON CREEK: Communities at Work Weston Creek (172 Dixon Drive, Holder. Open Mon-Fri, 9 am – 4 pm)

We’re regularly updating this list so keep an eye out for a location close to you.  

If you have further questions or concerns, you can contact us via our  Get in Touch page or email us at  admin@commsatwork.org. 

Read More Frequently Asked Questions Here

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