Hundreds of jumpers, jackets and coats have been collected as part of itravel’s Winter Coat Appeal for the homeless people of Sydney.
The generous donations from agents, clients, friends and family will be distributed by the charity, Care Essentials, to those in need at the Sydney Homeless Connect next Tuesday, July 3.
Care Essentials has praised the efforts of itravel in collecting these pre-loved coats.
“itravel have been incredible- thank you for collecting, we don’t know how you managed to walk around your office and thanks to all who donated such good quality coats and jumpers – all perfect for Sydney Homeless Connect.”
Care Essentials
The appeal has been implemented nationwide with interstate and regional agents collecting on behalf of like-minded organisations such as Soul Café, Soupz On and the Salvation Army.
itravel Managing Director Steve Labroski said he was overwhelmed with this year’s efforts and says itravel will be
making the drive an annual event to help give back to those less fortunate.
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“We are very thankful to our stores, agents, clients and supporters for the amazing outpour of donations,” he said.
“It’s vital to give back and this is just one way that we’re playing our part.”
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