WE HAVE CHANGED OUR NAME. THE GOOD NEWS IS, IT IS NOW ‘DORCAS ACTS’ The reason...
In times of Disaster OR Crisis fast Acts of Support (DORCAS)
Dorcas ACTS is the registered business name of the charity Aspley Caring Through Service (ACTS). Dorcas ACTS:
- provides rapid compassionate financial support to individuals in times of natural disasters and crisis
- is a 100% volunteer-run organisation with 100% of donations going directly to those in crisis
- works with community and church leaders to identify those in crisis who need immediate financial help
- Crisis includes natural disasters such as fire, drought, and flood, and also personal crises such as domestic violence, hunger, and elder abuse
Donations are tax-deductible
Dorcas ACTS, is a Christian mission of the congregation of the Aspley Uniting Church Qld. Dorcas is a person named in the Book of ACTS who performed charitable activities in her community.
Be thankful for everything
Every dollar received is donated in full to people in need. All Dorcas ACTS activities are supported by volunteer services. Donations are tax-deductible.
All Lives Have Equal Value.
“For I was hungry and you fed me, thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you took care of me, in prison and you visited me.”– Matthew 25:35-36
News And Updates
Dorcas ACTS constantly seeks to find new avenues of service to humanity and does not receive any government funding. Currently, its funds come mainly from fundraising by the congregation of the Aspley Uniting Church, but it also raises funds from the wider community. Dorcas ACTS has no administrative or fundraising costs. 100% of its gifts are used to meet its Charter.
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New branding and name for ACTS
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Dorcas ACTS was established in 2007 when a small group of members of the ASPLEY UNITING CHURCH got together to discuss how Aspley Uniting Church could become involved in giving urgent financial help to people beyond our congregation who were in crisis situations.