Continuing its rewarding association with The Salvation Army, Australian property development and investment company, PAYCE will this year sponsor the annual Christmas Day Lunch hosted by the Army’s Streetlevel Mission, to be held at the Australian Technology Park in the inner city suburb of Everleigh.
Now in its 17th year, the free lunch caters for more than 1,200 of Sydney’s less fortunate and disadvantaged and treats them to a day packed with fun, entertainment and a traditional Christmas meal with all the trimmings.
Over 150 volunteers will give up part of their day to ensure that no-one need be alone on the special day and that everyone enjoys a memorable time amongst a sea of smiling, friendly faces.
A similar number of volunteers spend Christmas Eve preparing the meals and setting up the tables and decorating the Exhibition Hall in readiness for the community event.
PAYCE Managing Director, Brian Boyd said it was a privilege to support one of the most important events in The Salvation Army’s calendar.
“It’s an opportunity to make Christmas a little brighter for those not as fortunate as the majority of us,” he said.
“It’s also a reminder of the true values of Christmas: goodwill, joy and giving.
“The Salvation Army do amazing work all through the year helping people in all types of difficult circumstances and the Christmas Day lunch at ATP is just one more way they go to great lengths to ensure no one person or family need feel lonely or isolated at this time of year.
PAYCE General Manager, Dominic Sullivan said PAYCE has been a strong supporter of The Salvation Army over a long period of time, particularly the Annual Red Shield Appeal Day in NSW and Queensland.
“This year, when the opportunity arose to be the major sponsor the traditional Sydney Christmas Day Lunch we were thrilled and honoured to come on board as part of this iconic event.
“A number of our staff also felt they wanted to contribute in some way, so they have volunteered to join the band of volunteers on the day to help make the day a success,” Sullivan said
