6 February 2022
OC Connections received a generous Christmas gift in December from our long-term supporter and tree supplier, Dandenong Christmas Tree Farm.
Owners Neil, Neale and Robyn deposited a significant donation after another bumper year of Christmas Tree sales, which we were humbled to receive and which helped ease the disappointment of not being able to hold our Christmas Tree Festival for the second year running.
The Farm usually supports us through discounted wholesale prices for us to sell at our shop. In turn, with the last two years cancelled, we have encouraged our community to purchase their trees from the farm. They also generously donated trees for our houses to enjoy the Christmas Spirit.
Their donation will go towards our housing project, helping to upgrade existing and build new houses for people with disability. Thank you to Neil, Neale and Robin for your continued support of our cause.
If you wish to support OC Connections, you can donate today.
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