This month we’re campaigning to raise enough funds to make a big chunk of those we support that much more comfortable. We’ve got a couple of weeks left and a fair way to go, so please chip in if you can. A little could go a very long way! communities.bendigobank.com.au/projects/WarmH…

Seeking donations of new, unwrapped toys for our asylum seeker children in Melbourne’s West. Please view our Facebook pinned post or contact us via email for more information [email protected]

We are in need of pillows (ideally new, but excellent condition also accepted), face washers and bath towels. We have a number of houses we want to pack linen for before Christmas. If you have some suitable items to donate please send us an email at [email protected]

Here at West Welcome Wagon we have some exciting news. The power of giving just became a bit stronger. Thanks to an anonymous donor, from today until 31 July (or when our target of $25,000 is achieved) all donations received will be matched dollar for dollar! Read via bio link

Want to do something fun this Friday and support our organisation?Locked Down Trivia run a fundraising pub trivia night you can enjoy from the comfort of your couch! How awesome is that. They have selected us for the event on Friday 24th April 8-9.30pm. Register via link in bio.

Want to do something fun this Friday and support our organisation? It’s pub trivia from the comfort of your couch! Join us for some fun. Read more here: facebook.com/events/s/week-… #lockeddowntrivia #westwelcomewagon

Help us spread joy to children in need! Donate here: givenow.com.au/WWW-toy-drive

Our amazing team of #volunteers held a very successful #SausageSizzle #fundraiser at Sunshine Bunnings on Sunday. We raised over $1200! #Thankyou to everyone involved. #supportingasylumseekers #melbswest #wesaywelcome #westwelcomewagon

Come along to our next Information Session! Thursday 7th December 7.00 pm at the warehouse. Find out about the history, purpose and scope of activities of #WestWelcomeWagon. Email us for more information at [email protected] #Volunteering facebook.com/events/5115968…

Urgent donation request: We are in need of drinking glasses for the families we support. If you have some you can donate please contact our kitchen coordinator by emailing [email protected]

TOY DRIVE REQUEST We are still in need of gifts for ages 10-16 yrs for our toy drive - we specifically want board games, balls, sports equipment, gift vouchers and/or books! Drop off to our warehouse by this Wednesday at the latest as the other drop points are now closed.

Thank you to #SeaholmeKindergarten for doing a food and personal items collection for us during this term. Jamila, Julie, Sharon & Kerry, who are the team at the kinder, thanks so much for organising this and also to the kids and parents for your #generousdonations and #support!

Thankyou to our good friends at #BanksGroup for an amazing bundle of #donations! Including 3 rice cookers, 1 electric frypan, box of non perishable food, box of toiletries, roasting dish, a throw for a large cot, a doona and the big bag full of towels and bed linen.

Need some help getting the house cleaned? Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) offer a cleaning service which provides a sustainable and reliable income for more than 17 people seeking asylum who are employees. Book your service here: asrc.org.au/cleaning

* #BacktoSchool Drive * We're in need of donations for school students: • Exercise books • Pens/highlighters/glue sticks etc • Pencils and textas • Pencil cases • Lunchboxes/drink bottles • Dictionaries Please email [email protected] for more info.

Add these dates to your calendar for our co-op order timeframes #communitystore #supportingasylumseekers

There’s still time to get down to the #YarravilleFestival, it’s a great day for it! Stop by and speak with our volunteers, and learn more about what we do at the Wagon.

The NEW 2018 | 2019 Entertainment™ Memberships are now available! AMAZING DISCOUNTS AT YOUR DOORSTEP. Buy your Entertainment Book to support West Welcome Wagon this year! Order here: entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/913…

WARM HOMES WARM HEARTS If you have any suitable donations please EMAIL US at [email protected] to organise a drop off point. Note: due to the electricity cost of running heaters we only accept oil column heaters & cannot accept bar, radiator or blow heaters.

A big thank you to Officeworks in Altona North for selecting us for their Round Up to Make a Difference campaign. During the month of May, customers have the opportunity to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar (or more) and the round up amount gets donated to us!