Blacktown Workers Club continues its support for victims of domestic violence

BLACKTOWN Workers Club has donated more than $1.2 million in the past year to support community groups and charities with an emphasis on victims of domestic violence.

Blacktown Workers Club ‘s Sandra Cowie, Michelle Seguna, Shakilah Saba and president Kay Kelly. Picture: David Swift

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BLACKTOWN Workers Club has donated more than $1.2 million in the past year to support community groups and charities with an emphasis on victims of domestic violence.

The club, an accredited White Ribbon workplace, is continuing its work in domestic violence support and is a proud supporter of Do Something Day by NewsLocal, ClubsNSW and the DoSomething charity.

“Blacktown Workers Club is extremely passionate when it comes to helping the community,” the club’s marketing employee Shakilah Saba said.

“We see the DoSomething Day as the perfect opportunity to strengthen our already strong community links and to give back to the community that so generously supports us.”

Blacktown workers helps many charities including the Womens and Girls Health Centre.

Blacktown Workers aids organisations such as WASH House, which aims to improve the quality of life of women in the Mt Druitt community and Blacktown Women’s and Girls Health Centre, which equips women and girls to make decisions about their health and wellbeing.

Blacktown Workers has also raised about seven bins full of hygiene products in the past two months for Share the Dignity project, which aids women who have been affected by homelessness after suffering domestic violence.

DoSomething Day will be held on Wednesday and aims to promote volunteering, charity work and to inspire random acts of kindness.

Personal hygiene products such as shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste, can be left at the club’s member service desk until July 31.

WHAT IS DO SOMETHING DAY?

Do Something Day on July 19 is Australia’s biggest celebration of volunteering in our communities, recognising the extraordinary contributions made by everyday locals. It seeks to inspire people to make a difference and give back by volunteering, making a donation or carrying out a simple random act of kindness.

HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?

There are endless ways you can help others - and you don’t need to wait until Dosomething Day to start. However, as July 19 is the focal point of this celebration, it would be great to turn your attention to it on that day. Let the “kind-o-miser” generate a kind deed sugestion for you to do. Try our Do Something Day Quiz which will help match you with a charity that reflects your ideals.

Take a picture and post to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram

ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Tweet, Instagram or Facebook a picture that captures the spirit of kindness and generosity on Do Something Day - and use the hashtags #dosomethingday and #giveyourbest. It could be a picture of a volunteers at charity you are already involved with. It could be a picture acknowleding someone in your community who selflessly works for others. It could be a snap of the nice person who serves your coffee every day with a smile. so many ways to to acknowledge the kindness in our community.