12 May 2026
Media Alert
Attend The Salvation Army’s Caloundra Red Shield Appeal Business Event
Media invited to attend
Wednesday 13th May, 6:30am – 8:30am
Caloundra RSL, 19 West Terrace, Caloundra
On Wednesday 13 May, The Salvation Army will officially launch The Salvation Army’s 2026 Red Shield Appeal in Caloundra, with a breakfast with Caloundra’s most influential businesspeople at the Caloundra RSL.
Local Civic leaders, along with the business networks of Caloundra (Chamber of Commerce, Rotary club, etc), the event will be encouraging the business community to continue their support of The Salvation Army’s frontline services and fundraising drive in Caloundra with a focus on helping women experiencing domestic violence and homelessness.
Joining business leaders of Caloundra will be The Salvation Army Area Officer, Major Donna Todd and Queensland Divisional Commander Major Mark Everitt.
Media can attend the event and will have opportunities for interview with Salvation Army spokespersons and case studies.
What: The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal Breakfast Event
When: Wednesday 13 May 2026
Time: 6:30am - 8.30am- event – colour, vision and speakers
Location: Caloundra RSL, 19 West Terrace, Caloundra
Who: Major Donna Todd, Area Officer, Major Mark Everitt, Queensland Divisional Commander, The Salvation Army
Captain Karen & Tim Clark, Leaders, Salvation Army, Caloundra
For early news grabs, or B-roll and further comment, please contact Rendle Williams, The Salvation Army External Communications Manager, Qld on 0425 242 789
The Red Shield Appeal, which includes community and shopping-centre collections, online donations via a digital doorknock and culminates in the traditional doorknock appeal across the weekend of 30-31 May, is vital in enabling The Salvation Army to continue providing help to people in need.
The national fundraising target for the 2026 Red Shield Appeal is $41 million.
