Can you imagine being a child waking up on Christmas morning and not having one single present to unwrap?
Or even something to eat that would make the day feel like Christmas?
Imagine how those parents would feel. Or worse, how that child would feel.
Your donation to our Christmas Appeal will help Save this Christmas for local community members experiencing financial hardship or homelessness.
Funds raised will ensure South Australians in need can access essential emergency relief, such as food and personal hygiene products, and gifts for children.
Your support will also help fund our annual Christmas Day lunch for people who would otherwise go without a meal or be alone.
Save someone experiencing financial hardship with food items, fresh fruit and vegetables
Save four struggling locals from going hungry with a hearty meal at our Christmas Day lunch
Save a larger family by providing Christmas Day essentials, toys for their children and emergency relief
All donations $2 and above are tax deductible.
You can also call (08) 8440 2200 to make a donation, or email fundraisingandpartnerships@unitingsa.com.au for further options.
Looking for a Christmas gift? Purchase our hand-drawn Christmas Cards, SOS socks or Karma Cups to support South Australians doing it tough.
Your organisation, church, school or community group can help save this Christmas for a child or young person in need.
Register today to start collecting gifts so we can ensure local kids can wake up to a gift under the tree on Christmas morning.
Did you know more than 12,000 people call on our Emergency Relief Services each year?
Here’s how your donation helps change people’s lives.
UnitingSA’s Christmas Appeal is a fundraising campaign to support South Australians experiencing homelessness and financial hardship over the festive season. Your donations help provide essential items like food, household essentials and personal hygiene products to people in need. Donations of gifts, toys, games, books and sport equipment also ensure children wake up to something special on Christmas morning.
You can be assured that 100 per cent of all donations go directly to those in need.
Your donation will provide practical support—such as food, household essentials, personal hygiene products and crisis assistance to people facing poverty, homelessness or unexpected hardship.
Funds are also used to provide gifts for young people and support our Christmas Day lunch for locals who would otherwise go without a meal or be alone.
Yes, the quickest and easiest way to help is by donating online. Every dollar makes a difference, and donations over $2 are tax deductible. Donate now.
Yes! Regular giving is one of the most impactful ways to support our teams providing homelessness and emergency relief in the local community. Simply select the “monthly donation” option when you give online.
While financial donations allow us to respond quickly and purchase exactly what’s needed, we also appreciate donations of non-perishable food, new and good quality clothing and gifts for children and teenagers.
Donations can be delivered to our Child, Youth and Family Services, 58 Dale Street, Port Adelaide, between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
You can even get your workplace or community group involved by registering as a Gift Partner.
The appeal supports individuals and families across South Australia—people experiencing homelessness, job loss, domestic violence, mental health challenges, and other tough circumstances.
Absolutely! All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. You’ll receive a receipt immediately after donating online.
While the festive season is a joy for many, for others in our community it’s a stressful and lonely time that only heightens the pressures and difficulties they experience.
Your support helps us share the simple joys of Christmas with individuals and families in need, and ensure their basic needs are met over the festive season.
Your donation to UnitingSA’s Christmas Appeal will help save this Christmas – by putting food on the table and gifts under the tree for local in need.
“I would still be on the streets if it wasn’t for the support of UnitingSA. It means the world to me to have a house for my whole family and to be able to tuck my children in at night.”
William,
Received support from UnitingSA Homelessness Services
