Praise Centre

A PRAISE CENTRE CHRISTMAS
2024-11-24 09:30 (Australia/Melbourne)
24 NOVEMBER 9.30 AM & 12 PM. SAVE THE DATE.

LOVE THE CITY - Basket Brigade
2024-11-17 00:00
As the holiday season approaches, Praise Centre’s Love The City ministry is seeking your support for our Christmas initiative to bless those in need within our community.

We are collecting food and personal hygiene items to help homeless individuals and families facing difficult circumstances. These donations will be gathered and sent to the Melbourne Basket Brigade.

The Basket Brigades work with local grassroots community groups and organisations that assist families in need. This partnership strengthens their capacity to deliver vital services and enables them to identify those most deserving of support.

In Australia, the Basket Brigades operate through the Magic Moments Foundation and depend on hundreds of volunteers across the country to execute one of the largest logistical efforts imaginable. The Basket Brigades believe it is important to share our blessings with families who may not have food to eat during the holidays. While the gifts we bring may seem simple and ordinary, the seeds we plant in the lives of the people who receive our baskets have an extraordinary impact.

Your generosity can make a meaningful difference, bringing love and hope to those in need. Thank you!

DONATION COLLECTION DETAILS:

Collection dates: 17 November – 1 December 2024

Where: Drop off your donation next to the drink fridge (near the entrance of Praise Centre Church).

Personal hygiene items:

Roll on deodorantToothbrushToothpasteAdult wet wipesFeminine hygiene padsSunscreenInstant hand warmers

Non-perishable foods (with longer expiry period):

Tea bagsJams/ spreadsLong life milksJelly crystalsRicePastasPasta saucesCanned fruits and tomatoesBiscuits/wafer/crackersPancake mixDried foodsWheat Biscuits (WeetBix)Canned Foods (not tuna)

LOVE THE CITY - Foodbank Volunteering
2024-10-07 08:30 - 14:30
In 2023, as part of Praise Centre’s Love The City initiative, our community held a walk-tastic event to raise funds for Foodbank Australia, an organisation that aims to fight hunger by sourcing food for people in need.

All of the funds raised from this event were to bless the community through this charity. Every $1 donated to Foodbank would provide 2 meals, and every $1000 donated would allow our community to send up to 10 of our members to volunteer at Foodbank in 2024.

Thanks to the generosity of those who participated in the Praise Centre Walk-tastic, we raised $3500 for Foodbank Australia!

This year, we are sending up to 20 members of our community to volunteer at Foodbank.

VOLUNTEERING DETAILS

What: There will be two volunteering shifts held this year (8-10 volunteers per shift) at Foodbank Victoria’s warehouse. Our team will be hands on in the warehouse, packing food for distribution to Foodbank’s charity partners across Victoria.

OHS and manual handling requirement: Due to the physical nature of warehouse volunteering, tasks involve manual handling, including lifting/bending, twisting/turning, repetitive movements and standing for extended periods of time. Please consider if this activity is right for you.

Dates: Monday 24 June [REGISTRATIONS CLOSED] & Monday 7 Oct, 2024

Time: 8.30am – 2.30pm

Where: 4/2 Somerville Road, Yarraville 3013

The warehouse is located within an industrial complex. Enter the complex at the intersection of Somerville Road and Whitehall Street.

Transportation:

Parking – There is free all day parking onsite. If you can’t find a park onsite most of the surrounding side streets have all day parking.Public Transportation – If you’re catching public transport, the warehouse is a 15 minute walk from Seddon or Yarraville station.

What to bring and wear:

Lunch – Access to fridge, microwave and tea/coffee facilities are provided. Please note: Lunch break is 30 mins and there are no cafes nearby. Socks – For your safety we provide steel capped boots and gloves which are mandatory to wear. Please bring long, thick socks to wear with the boots. Alternatively, if you have your own steel capped boots you are welcome to BYO.

REGISTRATION

To register your interest, please click the link below and complete the event registration form:

CONTACT

For any inquiries or for more information, please contact Elly at 0414 650 355.
