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Hamper Drive 2009

In parallel with running the Carols by the Lake 2009 event, the Link Church is again running the Christmas Link Appeal 2009.

Working with three local agencies, Dalwood Spilstead Centre, Community Care (Northern Beaches) & Manly Warringah Pittwater Community Aid, the Link Church identified a need for over 80 hampers. This need is greater than last year, which was not a surprise given the economic climate. Through the month of December, we are asking the Link Church and the community to donate generously to meet this need. Hampers are $35 each - you can download the form here, and bring it to The Link Church on a Sunday, to the Link Office or to the Carols by the Lake event on the 20th of December. An offering will also be taken up at Carols by the Lake.

By linking together, the Link Church, the community and businesses on the Northern Beaches, we can make a huge impact in the lives of families & individuals in need. Thank you for your support!

Testimonials from 2008

"Dear Phil and All at the Link Church,
...On behalf of Community Care Northern Beaches and our clients, I would like to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to you all, for the amazing hampers you donated. The hampers brought a smile to those who received them and will truly make a difference this Christmas. I personally delivered many of the hampers and all the recipients asked me to pass on their thanks and appreciation. Many were surprised and overwhelmed by your generosity..."

Kerrie O'Sullivan, Community Advisor Community Care Northern Beaches


"Dear [the] Link Church congragation,
The smile on the faces of the families who received your Hampers was worth all your tireless work over the last few weeks. The distribution of Christmas cheer makes such a huge difference to our families who are financially stretched at this time of year. We can never thank you enough for thinking of us again this year. Your friendship and support means such a lot..."

Kerry Gwynne, Manager Dalwood Spilstead Centre


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