1. The gift of giving
M-POWER CAMPAIGN

2. Christmas cheer
“It’s the Season to be Jolly”…for many in our community this is just a hollow mantra when Christmas comes around. Give the gift of giving this holiday season with North Ryde Community Aid (NCRA)'s Christmas Cheer hampers. NRCA are a not for profit organisation reliant on government funding and community generosity to deliver a range of services and assistance to the socially and financially disadvantaged in our community. 
Through generous donations from the community, service clubs and local corporations NRCA each year coordinates a program of Christmas Hampers to ensure those who are isolated or less well off, have a joyous "Silly Season". The hampers are packed and prepared by staff and volunteers and delivered by a dedicated team of volunteers to the socially or financially disadvantaged within our community. It is a gift that can make a real difference in peoples lives.
3 ways to get involved this holiday season!

3. Be supported with Community Volunteering Leave!
3 ways to get involved
Donate food and gift items
Pack hampers
Be santa for a day! Deliver the hampers in the local community.
Be supported with Community Volunteering Leave!
Donate food and gift items for North Ryde Community Aid’s Christmas Cheer hampers
Take Community Volunteering Leave to pack hampers or
Be santa and go deliver the hampers in the local community. 

4. Donate items Biscuits Nibbles Sweets Tinned Meat Condiments
Tinned Vegetables
Tinned Fruits
Pastas
Festive Fare
Drinks
Table Items
Decorations
Personal Pack
Gift items
to Office of the Vice-Chancellor’s Reception on Level 2 of The Chancellery, 19 Eastern Road (E11A) by Friday 9 December
Please take items to the Office of the Vice-Chancellor’s Reception on Level 2.
2016 HAMPER & GIFT SUGGESTIONS
Biscuits Savoury Crackers and Shortbreads
Nibbles Nuts and Dried Fruits
Sweets Chocolates or Something Special
Tinned Meat Turkey, Chicken, Smoked Oysters, Mussels, Salmon, Tuna
Condiments Mustard, Cranberry Sauce, Chutney, Special Jams
Tinned Vegetables Potatoes, Carrots, Peas or Green Beans, Beetroot, Bean Salad
Tinned Fruits Pineapple, Pears or Peaches, Apricots, Berries or Fruit Salad
Festive Fare Plum Pudding, Christmas Cake, Fruit Mince Pies, Long-life Custard, Long-life Cream
Drinks Fruit Juice, Mineral Water or Soft Drink, Long Life Milk, Coffee and Tea bags
Table Items Paper Tablecloth, Serviettes, Bon Bons
Decorations Tinsel, Table Piece or Tree Ornament
Day After Rice or Pasta and an appropriate pasta sauce
Personal Pack Soap, Deodorant, Toothpaste & Brush, Shampoo & Conditioner
GIFT ITEMS for ADULT MALES and/or FEMALES
$10.00 (or more) gift vouchers at Supermarkets, Variety Stores or Book Stores
Perfumed Soaps Body Wash & Lotions Talc
Shaving Cream & Lotion Hand Lotions Nail Creams
Facial Washer Draw Liners Scented Sachets
Dog or Cat or Bird Treats Big piece Jigsaw Puzzles
Handkerchiefs Specialty Biscuits or Chocolates

5. Pack hampers – volunteer day
Used your Community Volunteering Leave yet?
Macquarie University actively supports community volunteering by providing up to two days leave for continuing full time and part time staff to participate in fun activities with local communities... use it before the end of the year or loose it!
Community Volunteering Leave doesn't accumulate year on year.

6. Pack hampers – volunteer day
Jump on for a half-day of volunteering on Wednesday 14 December at North Ryde Community Aid to pack the Christmas Cheer hampers.
Take Community Volunteering Leave to pack hampers.
Packing volunteering takes place on Wednesday 14 December in half-day shifts at the NCRA head-quarters:
9.30am - 1pm, or 1pm pm.
Our Security shuttle bus will transport staff to and from the NCRA head-quarters.
Bookings essential: or Spaces are limited.
Bookings essential.

7. Be Santa! Drivers needed.
Teams of 2-3 to deliver the hampers:
Thursday 15 December
and/or
Friday 16 December
Be Santa for a day and go deliver the hampers in the local community!
Minimum group size is 2. Need own car and one driver.
Deliveries are on Thursday 15 December and/or Friday 16 December.
Community Volunteering Leave applies. Contact Belinda Bean, Sustainability Officer or ) for more information.

8. I’m in
Start a donation drive for the needed food and gift items. Deliver to the Office of the Vice – Chancellor (19 Eastern Rd) before Friday 9 December.
Consider taking Community Volunteering Leave for:
A half day on Wednesday 14 December for the packing day
Thursday 15 or Friday 16 December for hamper delivery
Contact Belinda Bean, Sustainability Officer or ) for more information.

9. Thank you!
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