Vinnies Winter Appeal
Throughout Term 3, SJPC staff and students have been collecting items for the 2021 St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal. The items were taken to Pete's Place on the last day of winter. Although our appeal was cut short by the COVID lockdown, I am blown away by the amount and variety of items that our college has donated for the local homeless community. I would like to send a huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this year's appeal by donating toiletries, blankets, clothing, non-perishable foods, and even some tents! I'm grateful for everyone's generosity and I pray that they will bring a moment of joy to our fellow human beings.
Here is a message of thanks from Anna Scott, a representative of Pete’s Place.
Hi St John Paul College,
I just wanted to send a note of gratitude for your generosity with the winter appeal. Our visitors happily grabbed some much needed tents, blankets, socks and food and there were smiles all round.
Thank you for your compassion. Your school consistently shows support for our service and our community and it doesn’t go unnoticed. People like you lead the way, showing that our community is stronger when we work together.
With sincere thanks – Pete’s Place
Michael Carniato, Teresa Nguyen, Jasmine Tibett and Amity Dangerfield packing the donated goods into the delivery vehicle.
Anna Scott, North Coast Manager SVDP, receiving the donated goods at Pete’s Place.
God Bless you all.
Brett Bujeya
SJPC dSt Vincent de Paul Committee