Recovery Support for Hills Farmers (December 2017 – April 2018)
The government agency Volunteering South Australia & Northern Territory is calling for volunteers to lend a hand at Adelaide Hills orchard properties damaged in recent devastating hailstorms.
If you have some spare hours and can assist with harvesting the damaged fruit (think fruit picking, sunshine, and spending time with family and friends in doing good!) you can find out more details and register here.
DUO (‘Do Unto Others’) Dinners 2018
The Salvation Army runs a dinner for the homeless twice a week at their premises on Pirie St. The Firle Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints volunteers on a Saturday evening on a six week roster. Volunteers can help prepare and serve food, and reach out with kindness and love to the marginalised in our community who are doing it tough on the streets of Adelaide.
The 2018 dates will be:
- Feb 3
- Mar 24
- May 5
- June 23
- Aug 4
- Sep 22
- Nov 3
- Dec 15
What a marvellous opportunity to unite with other caring people in the community to enrich the lives of others. For more details, please email Kylie Barnes at [email protected]. Please note participants must be 16 years or older.
Red Cross Blood Donations
Did you know 1 in 3 Australians will need blood in their lifetime, yet only 1 in 30 donate?
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has joined the mission to save lives by supporting the Australian Red Cross Blood Service’s group donation program, Red25. Each week Australia needs the generous gift of over 25,000 donors to meet the demand of patients in need. We know you’re busy, so we’re making this simple…
1. Book an appointment – call 13 14 95 to book an appointment.
2. Join Red25 – help us track how many lives the Church has saved by making your donations count towards our blood drive. Join our Red25 group at any time online here: https://www.donateblood.com.au/red25 or when you donate.
3. Donate – join the movement and donate blood. It only takes 60 minutes of your time. Remember to drink plenty of water beforehand!
Find your closest donor centre at https://www.donateblood.com.au/donate#find-a-donor-centre.