In response to the current global crisis arising from COVID-19 outbreak and the dramatic effects it has on people, especially on those who lost their jobs and wages, as well as foreign and resident international students, a new community relief program is being launched by the Holy Archdiocese of Australia in collaboration with community organizations and individuals.
The program called Covid-19 Community Relief concerns the Archdiocesan District of Northcote.
It is an effort that will bring relief to families and individuals who are struggling to acquire the basics for their livelihoods.
This new welfare program will be supervised and overseen by Archimandrite Evmenios Vasilopoulos, Archiepiscopal Vicar of Northcote.
Therefore, with the blessing of Archbishop Makarios, “we invite all people within our community as well as all businesses that have the ability to assist in this unifying initiative to contribute by donating food, clothing, personal hygienic and sanitary products.”
The following parishes will serve as the centers of collection and distribution for this purpose:
1. Archiepiscopal Church of the District of Northcote – Holy Monastery of Panagia “Axion Estin”
7 Hartington Street, Northcote, VIC;
2. Parish of St Paraskevi – 22 Marsden Crescent, St Albans, Victoria 3021;
3. Parish of the Presentation of Our Lord – 23-29 Victoria Street, Coburg, Victoria 3058;
4. Parish of the Transfiguration of Our Lord – 45 Poplar Street, Thomastown, Victoria 3074.
Financial contributions can be made by directly depositing into the following bank account:
Account Name: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
Consolidated Trust – Northcote District.
BSB: 082 135
Account Number: 42128 9455
The Holy Archdiocese of Australia and Archbishop Makarios thank in advance for the efforts, the support and the prayers towards this common initiative of love towards our fellow human beings.