Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal Patron

Today I was honoured to be named Chair of the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal in the Moonah and Glenorchy districts for 2015.

The announcement was made by Salvation Army Captain, Scott Norman, at Northgate Shopping Centre, where we were joined by players for the Glenorchy Magpies (community partners of the Salvation Army) and members of the Salvo’s band.

Having been actively involved with the not-for-profit for many years, to be named a Salvation Army patron is a great privilege.

The Red Shield Appeal is its major annual fundraiser to help finance its substantial network of social and community services, delivered through the Salvation Army’s 20 community centres across Tasmania.

While the main component, the Doorknock Appeal weekend, is in May (23 & 24), the funds raised ensure Tasmanian families in need are provided with support at times when emergency relief is in high demand, such as Christmas.

The Salvation Army hopes to raise $220,000 in Tasmania during the Red Shield Appeal in 2015, with the help of 1,500 volunteers across the state.
Elise Archer, Speaker of the House of Assembly