The Salvation Army has launched its Family Appeal for Christmas 2024 with support from internationally acclaimed Northern Ireland actor Ian McElhinney. Well known for his many high-profile roles including Granda Joe in Derry Girls, Ian has been a long term supporter of the work of The Salvation Army. Running for over 44 years, the Family Appeal hopes to help many families struggling to provide gifts for children at Christmas.
The Salvation Army Family Appeal at Christmas has grown rapidly over the years with support from a range of partners including Tesco, Bridge Commercials, Phoenix Gas and many more. It aims to support those who need it most, and with the ever-increasing cost of living, demand for support from this year’s appeal is expected to be at a record high.
Last year The Salvation Army Family Appeal at Christmas, along with other donors, helped over 2000 families (more than 5000 children) across Northern Ireland.
The campaign mainly relies on the general public to ‘Be A Star’ and donate gifts, as well as the support of volunteers who work at The Salvation Army churches on arranged days. New and unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at all Salvation Army churches and centres across Northern Ireland, as well as some Tesco stores until December 16. Look out for The Salvation Army ‘Be A Star’ donation banks located at thestores.
Members of the public and businesses are also encouraged to make a donation online through the JustGiving page https://www.justgiving.com/page/familyappeal2024 . Whether you wish to donate towards craft items, books, family board games or gifts for teenagers, all donations are gratefully received.
