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In 2015 AMAZING young woman and Founder of the Bags of Joy campaign, Jessy 19, pitched her Christmas wish to provide shoeboxes filled with gifts for disadvantaged children at Christmas to Y Ballarat. The Y Ballarat team loved Jessy’s idea and the rest is history.
Bags of Joy is in its 7th year providing gifts to young people who may otherwise miss out. 2020 saw 175 bags distributed to local children and young people aged 0-18 years. This year the focus is on 12-21 year olds.
Jessy and Y Ballarat are again appealing to the generosity of the Ballarat community for donations. You can help in the following ways:
Donate online – due to COVID, we are encouraging cash donations. Donations $2+ are tax deductible.
Donate items – you are still welcome to donate items, please deliver items during business hours to the Y Ballarat office [Barkly Square, 25-38 Barkly St].
What to donate?
Gifts small enough to fit in a gift bag, including active play items [balls, fitness equipment], personal products [soap, toothpaste, deodorant, hair products], books, stationery or items such as vouchers, a pair of headphones or wellness activities like a colouring book!
More info?
Y Ballarat 4311 1500 or youth@ymca.org.au
Donations close Friday 26th November.
To apply for a Bag of Joy for a young person complete the registration form.
NOTE: the amount of bags we create depends on donations received, we will do our best to support all young people registered. If applying for multiple bags, please prioritise those most in need. Thanks!
All donations over $2 are tax deductible
