This section includes charitable organisations and volunteer groups in the local area.

Currently the section includes the following - click on a link to take you directly to your area of interest:

• Blacktown Council Community Groups
• Charity websites and shops

Community groups run by Blacktown Council:

• Blacktown Council runs two community projects requiring volunteers. Volunteers will learn water and energy saving tips, and help regenerate the local bushland .
  • Blacktown Community Pride Movement
  • Bushcare Volunteer Program
  • Contact Council on 9839 6000 to get involved

Charity Websites & Local Stores:

• www.smithfamily.com.au
  
  
  • Local offices:
    • Sydney office: Level 1, 239 Church Street,
      Parramatta NSW 2150. Ph: 9895 1233/Fax: 9689 3965
    • Blacktown 02 9636 5926
    • Parramatta 02 9895 1200

• www.vinnies.org.au
  
  
  • The Regional Centres listed below are a contact point for accepting donations and have referral facilities for people seeking assistance. They offers good quality second-hand goods for sale including clothing, household items and books.
    • Parramatta area: 11-19 Centenary Road, Merrylands Ph: 9633 5433 Fax: 9633 9650 Opening times: Mon- Fri: 9.00 am - 4.00pm
    • Pennant Hills area: 364 Pennant Hills Road Pennant Hills Ph: 9484 2064 Opening times: Mon - Fri 9am to 4pm. Saturday morning.
    • Seven Hills area: 140 Best Street Seven Hills Ph: 9622 3839 Fax: 9831 5563 Opening times: Mon - Fri 9am to 4pm. Saturday morning.

• www.salvos.org.au
  
  
  • Local Stores:
    • Parramatta Jumble Store, 97 Phillip Street, Parramatta Ph: 9635 6870
    • Mt Druitt Salvos Store, Shops 4 & 5 Westfield Shopping Centre, Cnr Carlisle & Luxford Roads, Mt Druitt Ph: 9677 2576, Opening hours: M-F 9am to 4.30pm Sat 9am to 1.45pm
    • North Parramatta Salvos Store, Cnr Bourke and Church Streets, North Parramatta. Ph: 9683 5599
      Opening hours: M-F 9am to 4.30pm Sat 9am to 2.30pm
      

This section is in its infancy, so watch this space and subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to hear when it is expanded.

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