Last financial year, St Vincent De Paul Society volunteers assisted more than 15,000 people in the Bendigo area.
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Now, members of the community can help these volunteers help others in the Christmas period by placing presents under the Bendigo Advertiser’s Christmas tree.
The gifts will be given to Vinnies for volunteers to distribute to those doing it tough this festive period.
Vinnies says its volunteers aim to provide an attentive ear and material need to people experiencing crisis.
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In 2016-17, volunteers visited almost 6500 households in the Bendigo area, helping more than 8530 adults and 6850 children.
The Addy Christmas tree is located in the office at 67-71 Williamson Street.
Financial donations can also be made to Vinnies at online www.vinnies.org.au/donate or by calling 131812.
