Cranbourne households will be a little warmer this winter after the donation of brand-new blankets from local volunteers with Casey-based BAPS Charities.
On 4 August, members of BAPS Charities from Cranbourne and Clyde North delivered forty-eight blankets to Community Information and Support Cranbourne (CISC) for distribution to individuals and families experiencing hardship during the coldest months of the year.
Clyde North resident and BAPS Charities volunteer Yash Patel said the initiative reflects the group’s commitment to helping where it matters most.
“BAPS Charities is committed to helping where it matters most, right here in our local communities. By working with groups like CISC, we can make sure our support reaches the people of Casey directly, especially during times like winter when the need is greatest,” he said.
Leanne Petrides, Executive Officer at CISC, said the donation was already making an impact.
“Some of the blankets have already been provided to people in need. Generous donations like this enable us to continue supporting numerous families and individuals in our local community who are facing difficulties,” she said.
“The work BAPS Charities does worldwide clearly demonstrates that BAPS Charities thinks globally and acts locally within your communities.”
In 2024, the organisation also donated to Backpacks4VicKids, a local initiative providing essential supplies to children entering foster care or facing crisis situations.
The Cranbourne donation also formed part of a wider winter campaign by BAPS Charities.
On 20 July, volunteers contributed over fifty blankets to 300 Blankets during their Soul Kitchens program, which serves hot meals to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Melbourne.
BAPS Charities is a global organisation active in nine countries across five continents. It has regular initiatives in and around the Cranbourne area.
