The Salvation Army would has thanked the Australian public after $4,705,738 was raised around the country this weekend as part of the Red Shield Doorknock 2017.
Salvation Army Communications & Fundraising Director, Leigh Cleave, said this year’s Red Shield Doorknock has been a tremendous success.
“We have seen incredible generosity from people across the country, with the early results suggesting once again the Australian public has dug deep to support this year’s appeal,” Cleave said.
“Thousands of Australians have gone above and beyond to support the Salvos this year. We are especially grateful for the thousands of volunteers who assisted us over the weekend.”
Cleave said The Salvation Army’s sixth annual Economic and Social Impact Survey (ESIS), released last week, highlights why the Red Shield Appeal is such a vital initiative.
“The survey revealed the real need that exists within the community, with Aussie children having to skip meals and families surviving on just $14 a day. It’s absolutely heartbreaking and a crucial reminder why the Red Shield Appeal is so important,” said Cleave.
“Each year, the Australian business community rallies behind the Red Shield Appeal and we could not do this without their support. We would like to especially thank Westpac, JLL, Bendigo Bank and Community Sector Banking, Woolworths, Bunnings, McDonalds and Quest Payment Systems for their support.”
RESULTS BY STATE
ACT $139,532
NSW $2,243,922
QLD $584,944
NT $80,313
SA $219,326
TAS $87,508
VIC ` $1,130,778
WA $219,414
National $4,705,738