Every Little Bit Helps is a charity. Established in July 2014, we collect, pack and redistribute unwanted hotel toiletries, inflight amenity kits, cosmetic and make-up samples to those in need including the homeless, asylum seekers and victims of domestic violence as well as troubled youths through Women’s Refuge, Homeless Shelters, Youth Centres, Asylum Centres and Community Centres as well as via small Government and Community Groups.
The catalyst for establishing Every Little Bit Helps was learning that while there are many facilities providing laundry and shower facilities, most are able to supply little more than running water and previously did not have regular and reliable access to basic toiletry products.
We have drop-off locations in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, ACT and Sydney or alternatively you can mail your donations to us at PO Box 340, Forestville NSW 2087.
Our organisation is proudly run by volunteers across Australia but like every organisation we need to cover our running costs. These include shipping and distribution of our kits to the people we support, annual insurance and the bags we pack our kits in to. We appreciate any offers of financial support.
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There can never be too much kindness in this world - particularly when there is so much darkness. Thank you Ash McMaster for you support and kindness - Every Little Bit Helps.
A gentle reminder & update: Please be reminded we only like small things around here! As a charity we specifically and only accept sample sized products that fit into our custom-made care packs. If you are unsure – please refer to the pinned post on our Facebook page or our website – elbh.org.au
It has been just over a month since we last provided you with an update on our activities so where we go…
——> We have held 3 packing days since the beginning of February including a Corporate volunteering event with The Boeing Company in Brisbane and 2 public packing days in Sydney. At the end of the month we are also hosting another corporate packing day it the team at Westpac
——> We have received some generous financial support which we are always grateful for and our Magic Wipes have been incredibly popular – if you haven’t brought or gifted yours yet – here is the link to do so - www.elbh.org.au/
——> We have added new drop off location in the following areas;
Teneriffe in QLD, with thanks to Grace Mullins
Subiacco & Bellevue in WA with thanks to Sam and the Team at The Cushion Factory
Denistone East (North Ryde) NSW with thanks to the team at We're The Glue
——> We have also donated care packs and lady care packs to the following;
Caboolture Community Care Inc – QLD
Vinnies Men’s Shelter – SA
Junction Aust – SA
Women’s Crisis Centre – SA
Dignity – NSW
Redmond Community Centre – QLD
Of course none of this could ever be possible without your continued and generous support. So as we always do, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the many individuals and corporate who choose to support us and ultimately support people in need who are homeless including victims of Domestic Violence;
** Corporate Support **
Nurture One
Castrol Australia
Dimension Data Australia
Bogaard Distributors
The Honest Chicken - Belrose & Newport
Wild Ginger Beauty
BIJI Architecture
VCH Healthcare
Balmain Probus
Deloitte
Green Garden Care
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Allergan Pharmaceuticals
Interior Images
Sugar Craft by Rosie
AAP Corporation
Okta
Abvie
Bay View Golf Club
Boeing
Koala
Favour Perfect
** Personal Support **
Michael Elphick
Emily
Mandy
Jo
Sarah
Tam & Ashley Clarence
J. Cook
Sue Bevley
Millie Hyssett
A Kossen
Chris Winterton
Rose
David Lomax
Mary Jane McKerihan
Sara
Susan
Joan McIntyre
Claire Tait
Roslyn Barlow
Jemina Chorley
Carla Vasconi
Julie Barr
Jill Pamplin
J Leskover
Sarah Sparke
Enis Macleod
Kellie Toole
Gemma Newell
Heather Lacey
C Sweeney
A Bart
Grace Christian
Jayne Kelderman
Lesley McLean
R Lowin
Elizabeth Campbell
Cat Mair
Maddi Dixon
Deb Mills
Debbie Dougherty
Ada
Nik & Lisa Embury
Dan & Karen Turnbull
Emma Fyson
Meredith Thomas
** Donations received via public drop off points **
Chatswood Veterinary Clinic
Glendenning New South Wales
Flight Centre Australia
Flight Centre Seven Hills - Seven Hills
Flight Centre Australia - Chatswood Westfield
Flight Centre Australia - Chatswood Archer st
Flight Centre Australia - Forestville
Flight Centre Cammeray
Cherrybrook Travel
Thanks to each and every one of you for remembering Every Little Bit Helps
Please join us in thanking the awesome team at The Boeing Company Brisbane who today helped us create over 287 Care Packs and 47 Lady Care Packs for people in need who are homeless - including victims of domestic violence.
Please also join us in thanking Toll Australia for assisting in transporting our toiletries from Sydney to Brisbane free of charge and the Hilton Brisbane for hosting us.
These care packs have now been handed over to the team at Redland Community Centre who via their HU Program will be distributing half of these care packs into the local homeless community in Brisbane. The other half will be travelling, via motorcycle convoy, with the Ulysses Motorcycle Club who will be distributing then to homeless people from QLD to NSW.
Thank you to each and every one of you for your support and thank you for remembering - Every Little Bit Helps
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www.acnc.gov.au/charity/c28a8495e15f24b6c3afe235ead954aa
elbh.org.au
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