In preparation for Mercy Day at the end of Term 3 we would like to ask our OLMC community to consider donating second-hand clothing and books that could be sold as part of the Mercy Day Stalls in 2024. The money that we raise on Mercy Day is donated to Mercy Works. Mercy Works is the development arm of the Sisters of Mercy in Australia and Papua New Guinea. They work in partnership with vulnerable communities and local organisations domestically and in the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste. They work with the people of these communities and organisations to build capacity and self-reliance.
If an early spring clean is happening over the holidays, we invite our community to consider donating any clothes and books that are still in good condition (wearable, readable and saleable) to the Mercy Day stall for re-homing. On Mercy Day students will have the opportunity to use the tokens they have purchased to exchange these for goods. Not only is this a wonderful opportunity to raise money for a worthy cause, but it is also a sustainable practice.
Donations will be accepted starting from early Term 3. Students can bring clothes or books in boxes or bags to the Student Leadership Office in the Roma Building for storage until Mercy Day.