The team at newsXpress Seymour raised $2,600 in five days through their loose change collection. That is a fantastic effort! At our own Frankston newsagency, no sooner had we banked $700 and we collected another $300. We are displaying each receipt for our customers – they tell us that they apprecaite our transparency on this and that this encourages them to continue giving.
Sounds like newsagents are putting in a big effort for the bushfire victims.
If any business owners are interested in contributing services/time to help businesses who have been affected, Business Victoria has a form to register your interest:
http://www.business.vic.gov.au/BUSVIC/STANDARD//PC_63279.html
You will then be matched with a business who can best use the help you are offering.
If you’re a business which was affected by the bushfires you can find out what help is available for businesses here:
http://www.business.vic.gov.au/BUSVIC/STANDARD//PC_63274.html