Where does the money go?

Doncare’s six Opportunity Shops, through the sale of recycled goods to the public, directly fund services to help the most disadvantaged members of the Manningham community. Doncare programs support local residents from the cradle to the grave, assisting:

·          families with babies or young children experiencing parenting difficulties,

·          low-income families with financial difficulties,

·          isolated elderly residents,

·          individuals needing counselling, and

·          women who have experienced family violence.

Doncare’s Opportunity Shops are located in Bulleen, Blackburn North, Doncaster East, Lower Templestowe, Templestowe and Forest Hill. For contact details, please click here.

Our Shops are staffed entirely by volunteers and the success of our Shops is due to the tireless efforts of this dedicated team of over 250 volunteers who willingly donate their time and energy to work in the Shops each week.

How You Can Help

Donate

Remember Doncare when you are having your next clean out! We welcome the donation of your clean, good quality clothing, bric-a-brac or other household items that you no longer want or need. Donations can be accepted at our Op Shops during business hours.

Some donated furniture is sold at the Blackburn North store as well as the Garage Sales held about every two months. Dates for these sales are advertised on the Doncare home page. If you would like to donate furniture, please ring Maria on 9841 4215 to discuss collection.

Donations We Are Unable To Accept:

Pillows and mattresses

Cots and prams

Damaged glassware and china

Soiled clothing and manchester

Damaged furniture

Volunteer

We regularly require the help of new volunteers to join our roster. If you are over 18, enjoy meeting people and can spare a few hours per week, please contact Marilyn Steele on 9856 1500 for more information.