1. family and parenting

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Working together
to 30th
June
2014
to make
a difference
Our volunteers accept, sort, clean and
safety check preloved nursery equipment
and children’s clothes for distribution to
families in need through hospitals and
support agencies.
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SINGLE PRAMS
235
COTS
447
191
LINEN PACKS
1633
CHILDREN’S
CLOTHING PACKS
223
85
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Your very kind generosity has seen us
very well equipped for our son’s needs
and we would now like to return those
items he is growing out of.
Dandelion Support Network partners with agencies
and support services who work with some of the most
vulnerable families in our community. Social workers
identify clients who are in need of material support for
CAPSUL ESThe kindness, generosity and
SINETS
their family andBAS
are suffering
financial hardship and a
thoughtfulness of your group, and
variety of complex issues. By sending Dandelion tailored
the donors who have contributed,
requests and asking specifically for items that the family
has affected us every day in a most
in question needs, together we are able to ensure that the
positive and helpful way. Our son has
families receive exactly what is needed and our lovely
of course benefited from this in a most
donations find a suitable home.
695
TOY PACKS
FAMILIES HELPED
Your group kindly assisted my wife and
me with some baby needs back in July
All donated goods are processed by volunteers who
DOUBLE PRAMS
CAR SE ATSof this year. Our son is 14 weeks old
follow strict quality
assurance standards so that they can
this Friday, he is vibrant, healthy, and
be enjoyed by their new owner. Once the items are ready
growing quickly.
for their new home they are packed up with love ready
for a new family.
Helping families in
need with preloved
baby goods
BOUNCERS
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significant way and as parents we are
Whilst most of the items we receive are preloved there
both most sincerely grateful.
are many items HIGH
whereCHAIRS
we have constant shortages. ToBABY
fill BATHS
Your group and their actions turned a
these gaps, our small network often has to purchase new
quite significant and looming burden
items or rely on the generosity of businesses to assist in
upon us into a moment of thankfulness
some way.
Though we do not meet the clients we assist, our services
and the generous donations we receive directly support
some of the most disadvantaged families and children in
the wider community.
and joy. I hope none in your group ever
underestimate the potential impact of
your kind thoughts and actions.
One in six
How you can help
Australian children
live in poverty
There are simple ways you can support the
work of Dandelion and help make positive
changes in the lives of those in need.
Partner with us
We are always looking for businesses to partner with,
whether it be a donation of professional services or
gifts in kind. For further information please email
[email protected] or call 0428 934 345.
We also accept monetary donations. These funds will be
used to purchase items that we are in need of or to pay
for repairs so that we can rehome items such as cots and
prams. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. Visit
our website for quick links to online donations.
Donate
To donate items simply email donate@
dandelionsupport.org or call 0428 934 345.
One in three
women experience
domestic violence
Who we are
The Dandelion Support Network is a group
of volunteers who believe in compassion,
acceptance, support and sustainability
One in four
homeless people are
under 18
children
Be sure to check out www.dandelionsupport.org
for details on what we can and can’t accept before
contacting us.
Volunteer
We always need volunteers to help with our work.
To get involved email [email protected]
or call 0428 934 345.
Share the good news
The simplest way you can help us is to share news
about our work with your friends and family.
Visit www.facebook.com/DandelionSupportNetwork
and like our page to keep up-to-date and encourage
your own networks to do the same.
This donation has been instrumental
in changing the lives of this young family by
eliminating the stress and anxiety of getting
these vital items together in preparation
for the new baby. Thank you to all the
volunteers at Dandelion,
The work you do is immeasurable and I
wish you all the best in continuing to help the
needy and vulnerable in our community.
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to
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PO Box 582, Jannali NSW 2226
[email protected]
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