Two weeks ago we did
another awesome successful Homeless and People in Need BBQ helping
hundreds in Ipswich, with free clothes, food, toiletries, blankets
and much more.
Then I had a breakdown
and was admitted to Mental Ward for 7 days. I help a lot of people
and I'm sorry and proud to say I suffer from Depression, I want to
write this because there's many out there like me that think their to
tough or scared to tell someone. Truth is not telling a doctor can
set you up for a breakdown which I had. I would never wish that on
anyone.
Now I could tell a
horrific story about why I get depressed, but it effects all types of
people for different reasons.
Once I was in hospital
and dealing with it I started getting better, you will too. But don't
leave it too late like I did, I couldn't work while in hospital and
still days after leaving the hospital have shakes and my mind is
scattered at times, maybe weeks without working and no income. So be
smart and get the help if you need it.
But that won't slow me
down. Haha I'll do what I can when I can, which brings me to our next
Homeless and People in Need BBQ which we are doing in less then 3
weeks.
Here we go again, but
this time we are going to a town in the outback that's asking for
help, Cherbourg asked Connected for help and they have asked us to
hold one of our Homeless and People in Need BBQ's up there to give to
people in great need some clothes, toiletries, blankets, food and
much more.
I contacted the council
and looked up the web and learned what a horrific history this town
has, around 1900 families from many different tribes and languages
around the whole of Queensland were moved to a new area Cherbourg
and it was punishable to use their own language and could only use
English.
Signal Flare has always
stated we are the community coming together to help those in need.
Well let me tell you after what I've learnt we are NEEDED and were
saying “WHO'S WITH US”
Cherbourg is 5-6 hrs
drive North-West of Brisbane. Population of about 2,000 people and is
a Alcohol free zone. That means us too.
We are doing this event
on Sunday the 28th of June (so less then 3 weeks people)
we will be giving FREE food (BBQ and salad), clothes (men's, ladies,
kids and baby), blankets, LOT's of Toiletries (much needed) kids toys
and bikes.
I asked what is most
needed, answer “Kids books, stationery for school and toiletries”.
I'm going to see if I can get some computers donated too.
Because they are so
grateful they want to do a Aboriginal dance for us before the event
starts. AWESOME.
Please all share, we
NEED a small truck, lot's of trailers, vans and cars, helpers, food,
all the clothes you never want to see again, hygiene and toiletries,
blankets everything for kids including books your kids don't read
anymore plus school stationery. Let's show that the community cares
and comes together and help a town that's needing and asking for
help.
A lot will be staying
overnight outside town in a caravan site which we can help with
bookings.
All things not taken on
the day will be given to their church for handing out for free as
needed.
This event will help a
lot of people and an event to remember.
For more info please go
to or contact me. https://www.facebook.com/events/1613657015570991/
Thank you very much for
reading my blog and I hope you all have an awesome day, if you like
my writing or what I do I have a donation button top left of screen.
Grant Richards
Grant the Polite Guy
0412 190 011
