A proud South Australian Non-Profit Organisation supporting newborn babies through to teenagers with backpacks who are placed into foster or emergency care.
Thank you to everyone responding to our Mother's Day Wrapping. Just a few more and we have it covered.
Thur 9th
> 2pm-4pm
> 4pm-6pm
Fri 10th
> 10am-12pm
> 12pm-2pm
> 2pm-4pm
Thank you ๐๐๐ https://t.co/tfI4c4vezo
Friday Feedback:
From a Foster Mum: Mr 4 arrived yesterday with his backpack and he loves it, it goes everywhere with him. Thank you for helping him settle in our home so much easier and showing him love packed in a backpack
#DoingItForTheKids#PackedWithLove
Week Ahead.
Monday 29th - Cleaning/Organising/Sorting Session 9.30am-11.30am
Tuesday 30th - Sorting and Packing Session 9.30am-11.30am.
Sessions are held at 5/1421 Main North Rd, Para Hills West.
All... https://t.co/onpjl9i3FR
Scam Alert
We have received information a man was selling raffle tickets for $20 each door to door today in the Dulwich area.
We do not sell tickets door to door ever and this man was definitely not... https://t.co/WQLfQJf6S9
Friday Feedback
Mr 16: My little brother and sister needed me not to leave them, but I needed someone to feed us, love us and take over the parent job. My grandpa passed away and no one knew we were staying... https://t.co/zs9YgOzfc6
We need your pyjamas ๐
We are desperately short of pyjamas for
Girls
8,10,14,16
Boys
4,5,12,14
We have absolutely no girls 6 and boys 8 pyjamas
Have you had a pyjama day this school holidays? Imagine your... https://t.co/d1TQ0AkAQa
Desperately Needing Help
We currently have over 150 backpacks on order and having already packed 1100 backpacks this year alone and as a result we are desperately short of the stock listed below.
We have NO STOCK and... https://t.co/ZxxYMCDtXL
Friday Feedback:
Social Worker:: Years ago my brother and I were sent to school with a note in my diary to say arrange somewhere else for these kids to live because they arent going to come home. I didnt... https://t.co/QUP6IJG300
Week Ahead.
Monday 8th - Sorting/Cleaning/Organising Session 9.30am-11.30am
Tuesday 9th - Sorting and Packing Session 9.30am-11.30am
Sessions are held at 5/1421 Main North Rd,
Para Hills West.
All welcome and no experience necessary.
#DoingItForTheKids#Backpacks4SAKids
Friday Feedback:
Mr 8 - I got a new home today, I took my backpack with me and they gave me a bed and cupboard and everything. I showed them my toys and they told me it's ok to keep my soft toy to cuddle if I... https://t.co/ueLuBG2uEw
Thank you Ambulance Australia
An incredible insight into the front line response view of domestic violence.
For anyone who has been affected by domestic violence please call 1800 RESPECT
Please Remember
โฅ๏ธYou are not aloneโฅ๏ธ
#DoingItForTheKids... https://t.co/ks2GlEJrKE
Friday Feedback:
From a Teen;
I came home to the locks changed at the age of 15 and no where to go. My family life can't be looked at happily so no great loss right?
I didnt expect to be on the street, but .... https://t.co/Xg6lokCodi
Myer Tea Tree Plaza Bingo Night
To all who were involved with last weeks online raffle, bingo night, silent auctions and raffle tickets on Saturday night THANK YOU!
You have helped raise an amazing $11447 to... https://t.co/eWuebb01Fa
Week ahead.
Monday 25th - Cleaning/Sorting/Organising Session 9.30am-11.30am.
Tuesday 26th - Sorting and Packing Session 9.30am-11.30am.
All sessions are held at 5/1421 Main North Rd,
Para Hills West.
All... https://t.co/IRgQ4Cj3dS
Friday Feedback:
Domestic violence survivor:
I left my home of 15 years last week with my new baby, toddler and teenager and it is one of the scariest moments of my life. I pretended to go to the shops with... https://t.co/FqQolMYGNn
Last hour!!
The auction is finishing at 7pm tonight and there are still some great bargains available.
All funds are being donated to Backpacks 4 SA Kids from Myer TTP
#DoingItForTheKids https://t.co/SXA2U34jYF