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In 2014 a young person named Jessy walked into Y Ballarat with an idea to provide presents to local young people who might otherwise go without at Christmas time. Since then, Y Ballarat has run Bags of Joy annually, growing and strengthening the program each year.
In 2023, Bags of Joy provided 210 gifts to young people at Christmas time, funded purely by donations from individuals, organisations and businesses. In celebration of its tenth year, in 2024 we aim to raise the funds to provide 220 Bags of Joy!
Donations are now open, with all donations over $2 tax deductible. And just $30 will brighten a young person’s Christmas this year.
‘Joypardy’ returns for it’s second spin on Thursday, July 25. A fabulous, fundraising trivia night, presented by Y Ballarat’s Youth Action and Advisory Group. It’s all about fun, knowledge, and spreading joy to young people in the Ballarat community this Christmas.
