For the last 24 years KMart have sponsored a wishing tree in each of their stores. This tree, usually at the front of the store, or in the main aisle as at Marion, is where people can place a gift for a child to be distributed through a local charity prior to Christmas.
The wishing tree has grown so that now it is a national event whereby around 475,000 gifts will be distributed this year. The Salvation Army continues to be the national charity of choice for KMart and the distribution of toys, along with Brotherhood of St Laurence in some other states and Uniting Care in country areas where The Salvation Army no longer sustains a permanent presence (e.g. Port Pirie).
Thank you to the members of our own team who are helping with the appeal this year. Each day for the next six weeks we have 'toy couriers', counters, sorters and packers working so that in the week before Christmas our centre will distribute toys to around 350 families in the cities of Onkaparinga, Marion and Holdfast Bay. Pray for Kerryn and her team as they manage this process, and pray that the recipient families will not only experience joy with the gifts but get a glimpse of the Christmas message and the love and grace of God.
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