Doorknock results are in!
25th May 2009 by Jarrod Newton
The Salvation Army has announced that Australians have given nearly $6.3 million nationally to the Red Shield Appeal Doorknock this past weekend. The result represents an increase of 3.4% on giving at the same time last year.
"This is an inspiring result," said Appeal Director Major Gary Masters, "considering how many people have been impacted by the current economic downturn and the string of devastating natural disasters over recent months.
"Although we have not yet reached our national doorknock goal of $9 million, we remain optimistic that when people send in their mail donations this week we will get close to that mark."
"We also thank the many thousands of volunteer collectors around Australia who assisted us this weekend in raising these vital funds and the hundreds of Westpac employees who yesterday donated their time to assist with the appeal," said Major Masters.
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Awesome stuff, amazing how generous the Australian community is, even in times of financial strain and higher unemployment, hats off to all the volunteers and door knockers as well, you guys rock !
This was my first year out of my home town and I didn't doornock. But I did collect in 3 different areas over the weekend, and helped to organise the girls school students who were helping our area collect. It was so much more hectic than what I am used to, but it was one of the most fun weekends I've ever had. Gotta love Red Shield! Can't wait for next year hey... How good is God? It's amazing how well it went this year. Loved every, sometimes frustrating, minute of it.
I was given a static collection point this year, but left that to my dad and sister as I specifically felt that I was meant to doorknock this year to engage in conversation with people. It definitely felt like one of the most generous years, with the majority of ppl home and almost everyone giving something. I had a couple of really great chats with people (my fellow doorknockers thought they kept losing me) and was able to tell one lady I would pray for her after she told me she had lost her car in the floods last week as she worked at the RBH. One of the most enjoyable Red Shields to date as I knew I was meant to be out there! People are very open when they are in fragile times, which is a great opportunity for us.
Great encouragement Moigsy, love it!
I totally admire the way that today's youth and young adults cheer rather than groan at Red Shield time. So good!