Over 1,600 Toys Collected at the Annual Christmas Toy Collection by the Parish-Community of the Resurrection of Christ, Kogarah
With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, the Parish – Community of the Resurrection of Christ, Kogarah, successfully held its annual Christmas Toy Collection. This year’s initiative was met with overwhelming generosity, as over 1,600 toys were collected and distributed to children and families in need.
Under the guidance of His Grace Bishop Christodoulos of Magnesia, and with the dedicated support of Fr. Athanasios and Fr. Socrates, the toys were delivered to a range of hospitals, schools, shelters, and charitable organisations, including: The Parish Community of Sts Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene, Liverpool, supporting their charity, “Ark of Love.”. The Parish of the Holy Twelve Apostles, Newcastle, assisting their Toy Drive in aid of the Matthew Talbot Shelter. St George Children’s Ward and Sydney Children’s Hospital in Randwick. Ronald McDonald House in Randwick. Cairnsfoot School, St George School, and Wairoa School, which care for children with intellectual disabilities. Kogarah Storehouse and South Eastern Community Connect in Mascot.
This year’s effort was greatly enhanced by contributions from the following organisations and families: The Cretan Association of Sydney and NSW, The Pan Macedonian Association of NSW, Pontoxeniteas NSW, Pan- Thessalian Association “O Karaiskakis”, Miracles on Russell St Child Care Centre, Divine Funerals and the Koutsougeras and Kambouroglou families.
A heartfelt thank you is extended by the Parish-Community to these contributors, as well as to the dedicated members of the Kogarah Philoptochos, KOY (Kogarah Orthodox Youth), and our parishioners, whose kindness and compassion made this event a success.
“Through their generosity, countless children and families experiencing hardship will find joy this Christmas season,” a message from the Parish – Community of Kogarah states, adding: “Together, we have brought smiles and hope to those in need, reflecting the true spirit of Christmas. May God bless you all! Merry Christmas!”
