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News & Events
Giving to make children smile
November 26, 2021

Emerge supporters are being asked to give toys and vouchers to help make this festive season a special one for every child the organisation supports.
Paula Westhead, Executive Officer, said: “With your help we want to make this festive season one of the most memorable. This last year has been so difficult for everyone that we are hoping to deliver a day where mums can watch their kids smile and laugh.”
She said this year’s festive appeal focuses on children of all ages who are living in our accommodation or are supported through our outreach programs.
“We are hoping you can either donate vouchers or buy new toys that we can gift to mums to give to their children. Your gift will mean mums will have one less thing to worry about, and won’t also have to make the choice between buying food or presents,” she said.
Emerge encourages all vouchers and toys to be dropped in at the office by 10 December to allow time for delivery in time for Christmas. Please ring us on 8657 8622 for the address.
Emerge has made suggestions for toys to give different age groups. They are also asking people not to wrap gifts so that staff and volunteers can allocate the presents appropriately.
The suggestions are:
Baby to 24 months – five children in all
Cuddly toys
Picture books
Blocks
Activity rugs
Kids gift cards – Australia Post or Coles Myer
Two to four year olds – 26 children in all
Picture books
Toys
Crayons and activity books
Cooking play sets
Building blocks
Child bikes
Kids gift cards – Australia Post or Coles Myer
Five to 7 year olds – 26 children in all
Simple board games
Crayola/ arts/ craft/ painting kits
Simple jigsaws
Books
Sticker sets
Child bikes
Kids gift cards – Australia Post or Coles Myer
Eight to 12 year olds – 41 children in all
Books
Art and craft supplies
Sports equipment – football, basketball and hoop
Child bikes
Kids gift cards – Australia Post or Coles Myer
Adults gift cards
Coles Myer or Westfield
Donations are also welcomed by giving online