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It’s happening again!!!

On December 25, St Mary’s House of Welcome will run The Big Give 2011, bringing together around 300 isolated and disadvantaged Melbournians for a memorable Christmas lunch, with all the trimmings, at the Fitzroy Town Hall.

Since beginning in 2004, this important initiative re-captures the true spirit of Christmas and unites individuals from all walks of life, as well as community groups and businesses.

In order for this day to be a success, The Big Give also requires support from business and the corporate sector and there are still a number of high profile sponsorship opportunities available for this year’s event. Please contact Sr Roseanne Murphy (0412 609 510) or Jo Smyth ( 0411 204 778) to find out more about this year’s sponsorships opportunities and partnerships.

The Big Give 2011 promises to be as the biggest and the most festive and welcoming of any year so far. We hope that you can partner with us to make this year’s event fabulous!





Sr. Roseanne Murphy 

St Mary’s House of Welcome

“We are called as a community to assist those who endure the isolation that accompanies poverty and homelessness. St Mary’s thanks the many volunteers and corporate supporters who put out their hearts and hands in friendship to help share the Christmas spirit. Your generosity towards those in need on Christmas Day makes a tremendous difference to the lives of many. “




The Hon. Richard Wynne MP
Member for Richmond

“Christmas is day where families and loved ones come together – but it can be a tough day for people who are socially isolated, like the homeless. The Big Give Christmas Day lunch is yet another outstanding example of St Mary’s House of Welcome reaching out to the marginalised – and making our community stronger. The Victorian Government applauds this outstanding initiative.”