For the 32nd year, Newcastle Permanent is joining with The Salvation Army to collect presents for young children and teenagers, with the goal of making this Christmas enjoyable for a record number of families in need of a helping hand after a challenging year.
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Between December 1-21, Newcastle Permanent branches are collection points for toys and gifts, to help The Salvos reach their target of collecting 500,000 donated presents.
With the need so great this year children are encouraged to get involved. "Any gift of any value will help and be warmly received. You don't have to give a lot, just whatever you can," Adam Power, Newcastle Permanent's local regional manager said.
"Presents should be new, unwrapped, unused and can be of any value. We're particularly hoping to make this year special for teenagers so, in addition to presents for younger kids, gifts like accessories, movie tickets, sports equipment, electrical appliances like hair straighteners and gift vouchers for the likes of eBay, shopping centres, Netflix or department stores will really help."