Salvos collect $47,000

Despite uncertain weather, volunteers came out in force to doorknock the Peninsula area for the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal.

More than $47,000 has been counted from donations made on the Peninsula with a goal of $49,500 in sight.

The entire Central Coast region has reached $231,000 with more money still to be counted and expected to come in, according to chair of the Central Coast Red Shield Appeal Ms Louise Duff.

"We are thrilled with the result, which is slightly up on the same point last year," Ms Duff said.

Ms Duff said the Salvation Army spend $1.9 million annually on providing services to the Central Coast including Selah Farm women's drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre at Berkeley Vale, the Oasis Youth Centre at Wyong, the Women's Crisis Centre in Gosford, a counselling service, street mission and many more.

Donations are still being accepted and encouraged, and can be made by calling 13 72 58 or online at www.salvos.org.au

All donations are tax deductible.

Press release, 31 May 2010 Louise Duff, The Salvation Army