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DONATIONS DAY CANCELLED
Firstly, we'd like to say just how blown away and grateful we are that so many people booked to donate to us - the event was sold out within hours. However, with the recent enforcement of stage 3 restrictions in metro Melbourne, we have had to postpone this event. We are working with the authorities to find out when we can start these days again and will definitely keep you informed.
In the meantime, we can accept donations via the post or online delivery only. Our mailing address is
Big Group Hug Ltd
PO Box 2009
Bundoora VIC 3083
Big Group Hug will remain open during the lockdown period as more families than ever need our support. We also ask that, if you're able, please consider making a cash donation which will allow us to source and purchase the much needed items to give to the families we support.
Big Group Hug is a solely volunteer run charity so any funds that are received go directly to help those families in need. We are also a registered charity so all donations over $2 are tax deductible.
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Big Group Hugs aim is to mobilise community support to respond to the immediate needs of young children, in particular vulnerable children and their families.Thank you Thursday...❤️
❤️ A wonderful anonymous donor that organised a special delivery of PJ's, undies & socks to our PO Box.. what a lovely surprise.
❤️ One thing we do love about isolation is the amount of crafty people donating their well spent hours to top up our blankets, beanies, jumpers & cardigans, these are so beautiful & help keep the children warm.
❤️ Our volunteer washers are still working hard behind the scenes, thank you all for your continued support.
❤️ Soroptimist International of Deakin Inc. always bring a smile to our faces when they drop off their gorgeous baby bath packs. Thank you Gale & team for sharing your love.
❤️ Reservoir West P.S. Huggers Club were very excited to send in their latest project. They've made over 100 games for us to use in toy & craft packs, thank you Huggers
FULLY BOOKED
WE’RE DOING IT AGAIN 👏✅💯
Please Support our BGH COMMUNITY DONATIONS DAY
THIS Saturday 11 July 2020⚠️⚠️
Session Time: 10am - 12pm
*We really need winter clothing and blankets at the moment*
Due to the ban on Public Gatherings, all people attending the Community Donations Drive MUST REGISTER and carry a copy of their registration with them.
On the day please drive to the warehouse roller doors and remain in your cars
ACCEPTABLE DONATIONS:
👖 Clothing - Long sleeve T-shirts/shirts - Socks - Winter PJ's - Windcheaters.
Please ensure all of your donations are thoroughly washed. They need to be sorted into gender and size, enclosed in plastic bags and clearly labeled.
🛌 Bedding - Washed single bed blankets and new single bed doonas
🧸 📚Toys & Books - Please ensure that toys are thoroughly cleaned and in working order.
📖 Books must be near new with no writing or ripped pages
🧸 All soft toys must be washed and dried prior to donating.We can only accept small toys please.
COTS/PRAM/BASSINETS/HIGH CHAIRS/CAPSULES/CAR SEATS
🛌All donated hardware must comply with Australian standards and be in excellent condition. If it does, please ensure that it is cleaned thoroughly and if possible has the original instruction booklet and accessories with it. Unfortunately we cannot accept them if they do not comply.
🙏 Please understand if we cannot accept your items on
the day, unfortunately the cost to us of removing broken or damaged goods is quite significant.🙏