Wests Group Macarthur has once again partnered with local charity Big Yellow Umbrella to support local families in need this Christmas through its annual Giving Tree Appeal.
Wests Group Macarthur and Big Yellow Umbrella are encouraging the community to embrace the spirit of giving by donating new, unwrapped Christmas gifts for children and teenagers.
Gifts can be placed under the Giving Trees at Wests League Club Leumeah, Country Club Gledswood Hills and Narellan Town Centre, from Monday 2 November to Friday 4 December.
Big Yellow Umbrella works across the Macarthur region through expressions of interest to ensure the Giving Tree initiative reaches those connected to community services in the lead-up to Christmas.
These services include the Tharawal Brighter Futures program, Campbelltown Police, Baptist Care Family Services Elderslie, Indigability, Empowering Women’s Foundation and other case-managed families engaged with food relief and case management services.
There’s no need to label or gift tag donations, as the Big Yellow Umbrella team will carefully match each gift to a recipient based on where the need is greatest at the time of distribution.
Recognising the financial pressures facing many families, a suggested gift limit of $20 applies.
For those who prefer to make a monetary contribution, donations of up to $20 can also be made at Wests Group Macarthur reception tills, enabling the Big Yellow Umbrella team to purchase practical gifts on their behalf.
Big Yellow Umbrella CEO Kim Landouw said the state of the national economy is impacting families like never before.
“We are seeing a greater demand for our Hamper House Crisis Support Program, mental health supports and youth outreach programs.
“The cost of living is far beyond the reach of many local Macarthur families, and the financial stress is being felt by many. A small gesture from a complete stranger could be the lift someone needs to let them know they are not alone.
Following the gift collection period, Wests invites community volunteers to join them for the Giving Tree Gift Wrapping Day at The Sherwood on Monday, 7 December, when all donated gifts will be labelled, wrapped and presented to Big Yellow Umbrella for distribution in time for Christmas Day.
Wests Group Chairman Alan Buxton said many families are still doing it tough.
“We’re proud to bring back this appeal in 2026 to help ensure children and families across Macarthur can share in the excitement and joy of Christmas.”
“We are also really proud of the volunteer gift wrapping day, where all the gifts are wrapped, as a way for us all to connect and lend a hand this Christmas.”
Last year, the Giving Tree Appeal helped spread Christmas joy by delivering gifts to some of Macarthur’s most vulnerable and disadvantaged families.
This year, Wests Group Macarthur and Big Yellow Umbrella hope to build on this generosity, continuing to make a meaningful difference for those in need across the community.
