Hi

We had a request last week for a family of three who shares a small house with friends. They can’t afford to live in a place of their own. They have a son who has been borrowing clothes from their friend’s child.

He’s been feeling very uncomfortable because the clothes are too small. When the health care nurse saw this little boy, his pants were well above his ankles. His jacket was very snug and the shoes he was wearing were far too small. His Dad did his very best to try and wriggle his feet into the shoes but when the little boy stood up, he could barely walk.

Will you please support today with $126 to provide essentials like shoes and clothes that fit, toys, books, and nappies?

They had to head out to an appointment that afternoon so his Dad ended up taking the shoes off. The nurse saw this poor little boy walk barefoot out in the cold weather.

This is the daily reality for many families living in poverty. When our children grow out of their shoes or wear them out we buy them a new pair. They don’t have to be expensive but we all know how important it is to have shoes that fit.

Many of the families we support have to decide between shoes and putting food on the table.

Support from you will mean the world to their little boy. With warm clothes that fit and shoes that he feels comfortable walking in, he will be able to play outside. With books and toys, he can learn and enjoy reading with mum and dad.

One of the values we live by at Geelong Mums is that we are part of a community who shares and supports each other. We are so pleased you are part of our community. You make it possible to ensure that all babies and children have the best chance to be happy, healthy and safe.

When you donate, you are showing one of the families on our waiting list how much you care right now. 

$126 is the magic number! This was our average cost per child to help over 20,000 babies and children in Victoria last year.

A gift of $126 provides one child with the items they need for a safe start, from a cot to nappies and a new pair of shoes.

With your much needed support, we can provide love, care and all the essentials to a family in crisis today.

Best wishes

Julia Roache
General Manager
0417 032 825
[email protected]

PS. It only takes a minute and it’s very safe to donate online. Can you please help us support all the families in need at the moment?

PPS. Will you become our newest monthly giver? We need your ongoing support so we can plan for the future.