Christmas Donations Appeal - Communities at Work

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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.

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 one of our Community Centres.

Gungahlin Community Pantry, 47 Ernest Cavanagh Street (Access via side laneway), ACT 2912 (Open Mon-Fri, 9 am – 3 pm)

Tuggeranong Community Centre, 245 Cowlishaw Street, Greenway ACT 2900 (Open Mon-Fri, 9 am – 4 pm)

Communities at Work Weston Creek, 172 Dixon Drive, Holder ACT 2611 (Open Mon-Fri, 9 am – 4 pm)

Denman Village Community Centre, 5 Felstead Vista, Denman Prospect ACT 2611 (Open Mon-Fri, 9 am – 4 pm)

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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.

Drop it off at one of our Community Centres.

Gungahlin Community Pantry, 47 Ernest Cavanagh Street (Access via side laneway), ACT 2912 (Open Mon-Fri, 9 am – 3 pm)

Tuggeranong Community Centre, 245 Cowlishaw Street, Greenway ACT 2900 (Open Mon-Fri, 9 am – 4 pm)

Communities at Work Weston Creek, 172 Dixon Drive, Holder ACT 2611 (Open Mon-Fri, 9 am – 4 pm)

Denman Village Community Centre, 5 Felstead Vista, Denman Prospect ACT 2611 (Open Mon-Fri, 9 am – 4 pm)

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

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Christmas tags

Our Christmas donation tags can be printed and handed out or hung on your Christmas tree!

All anyone has to do is scan the QR code on the tag, and they’ll be able to donate directly to Communities at Work!

Click here to download the printable donation tags.

Printing instructions: Print double-sided, preferably on a heavy-weight paper or card stock. Trim the tags using the red line provided as a guide and punch a hole in the circle at the top. Attach strings to hang them on your giving tree, or distribute them to your friends and family.
Alternatively, you can send us an email at marketing@commsatwork.org and we’ll send you a printed bundle of tags ready to use!

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 sites below.

TUGGERANONG: Tuggeranong Community Centre, 245 Cowlishaw Street, Greenway ACT 2900. (Open Mon-Fri, 9 am – 4 pm)
GUNGAHLIN: Gungahlin Community Pantry, 47 Ernest Cavanagh Street (Access via side laneway), Gungahlin ACT 2912. (Open Mon-Fri, 9 am – 3 pm).
WESTON CREEK: Communities at Work Weston Creek, 172 Dixon Drive, Holder ACT 2611. (Open Mon-Fri, 9 am – 4 pm)
DENMAN PROSPECT: Denman Village Community Centre, 5 Felstead Drive, Denman Prospect ACT 2611. (Open Mon-Fri, 9 am – 4 pm)

You can also drop off your donations at some of our supporters’ sites:

Tuggeranong Repair Cafe: 72 Kenyion Circuit, Monash ACT 2904
Lakeside Leisure Centre ACT: Anketell St and Athllon Dr Greenway 2900 ACT
Hays Specialist Recruitment: Level 11, 60 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra, 2601
My first gym Fyshwick: 137 Canberra avenue, Fyshwick, 2609
Kieser Kingston: 45 wentworth ave Kingston, 2604
Civic Proframe: Shop 8/240 City Walk (corner of Akuna Street and City Walk)
Canberra Spine Centre: 7 Macpherson St, O’Connor ACT 2602
Capital Chiropractic Centre: 61A/35 Torrens St, Braddon, ACT 2612
Denman Prospect: 20/3 Felstead Vis, Denman Prospect ACT 2611

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.