Well, it's our 400th post. Thank you to those that continue to follow the news in our Corps.
Today we want to focus beyond the Corps to our community. South Australians are finding it tough. The latest report, released today by SACOSS Executive Director Ross Womersley demonstrates just how tough it's been. Food has risen by 13.2 % above CPI in recent years. Utilities have risen by 33.4%. The staples and the simple needs are the things that are driving inflation.
This is driving more and more people seek assistance from places like our Community Support Services. Most of them are people that previously could sustain themselves, but are now seeking information and advice, such as financial counselling. In fact 82% of people seeking assistance from charities in 2009-2010 were seeking this type of assistnace.
Let's pray for our community and continue to actively serve so that God's light is borne to our neighbours.
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