Gifts mean the world for asylum seekers

JUST one gift would be a meaningful Christmas gesture for each of Jesuran Wellness Centre’s 50 asylum-seeker clients, says the centre’s pastor Hilda Samuel.
To make this happen, the centre needs donations of saris, shirts or non-perishable Christmas fare such as tea, cake, puddings and bonbons for hampers, Ms Samuel said.
Cash is even better to buy suitable-sized clothes and toys for about 20 children.
The centre’s basic, free services for new arrivals, such as job help and training, lunches, library and a social hub, is also reliant on private funding.
It doesn’t take a cent of government funds.
“Twenty businesses donating $100 each a month would cover our rent. In return we’ll promote them on our website.”
Anyone who can help is asked to donate cash or deliver goods to Jesuran Wellness Centre at Herbert Street, Dandenong from Tuesday to Sunday.