UnitingCare Copper Triangle
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UnitingCare-Copper Triangle (UCCT) is a group of approximately 40 local volunteers who provide community caring services in partnership with UnitingCountry SA “We aim to provide services to address disadvantage in our community.” An initiative of the Parish Council of the Uniting Churches of UnitingCare Copper Triangle is a Public Benevolent Institution. |
UnitingCare Copper Triangle Services
MICROCREDIT LOAN
No-interest loans up to $800 can be applied for by people on low income, for essential items such as new whitegoods, car or gopher repairs, new tyres.... Budget counselling is advised.
For more information contact Uniting Country SA Kadina office, Ph: 8821 0300
UNITINGCARE OP SHOP (Emu Street, Wallaroo)
Large selection of quality used clothing for all ages, at 4 Emu St., Wallaroo (adjacent to Wallaroo Uniting Church).
Open:
Mon. to Fri. : 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm,
Sat. : 9:30 am to 11:30am.
Closed: Public holidays and very hot days.
For more information contact Neta, Ph: 8823 2399
EMERGENCY RELIEF
Provides assistance to people in financial crisis. This service provides financial and material support to meet an immediate need and a referral service to link people with specialist community services. Assessment of eligibility applies. Contact Uniting Country SA Kadina office, Ph: 8821 0300
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Partnered with Target Kadina, UCCT participates in the national UnitingCare Christmas Appeal to provide gifts for children in circumstances of disadvantage. Recipient families are nominated by professional caring agencies. People wishing to support this service can purchase gifts at Target Kadina and take to the layby in store, in Nov. & Dec.
OR provide cash (tax deductible receipts provided) or gift donations to UCCT co-ordinators, Brenda, Ph: 8823 2800 or Judith, Ph: 8823 2082.
CHRISTMAS HAMPERS
This is a joint venture between UCCT and Copper Triangle businesses and individual donors, providing Christmas cheer for families and individuals in circumstances of disadvantage. Recipient families are nominated by professional caring agencies.
Cash donations (tax deductible receipts provided) to support this service can be made to Kylie Mildwaters, Ph: 0487 936 111
EMERGENCY RELOCATION
Low-income families undergoing relocation may qualify for the provision of furniture for their new situation. UCCT provides this service for clients of professional caring agencies.
Assessment of eligibility applies. Enquiries to Uniting Country SA Kadina office, Ph: 8821 0300