PAYCE SPONSORS 2015 SALVATION ARMY STREETLEVEL MISSION CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH

• December 14^th, 2015: Everleigh, Sydney NSW.

Free lunch caters for more than 1,200 of Sydney's less fortunate

PAYCE spending Christmas on the streets with the Salvos.

Continuing its rewarding association with The Salvation Army, Australian property development and investment company, PAYCE will this year sponsor the annual Christmas Day Lunch hosted by the Army's Streetlevel Mission.

Now in its 17th year, the Salvation Army's Christmas lunch, this year, held at the Australian Technology Park in the inner city suburb of Everleigh. The Salvation Army's free lunch caters for more than 1,200 of Sydney's less fortunate and disadvantaged, treating them to a fun packed day of entertainment and a traditional Christmas meal with all the trimmings.

Over 150 volunteers will give up part of their day to ensure that no-one need be alone on Christmas Day and that everyone can enjoy a memorable time amongst a sea of smiling, friendly faces.

A similar number of volunteers spend Christmas Eve preparing the meals and setting up the tables and decorating the Exhibition Hall in readiness for the community event.

Brian Boyd lends support for the True Values of Christmas.

PAYCE Managing Director, Brian Boyd said it was a privilege to support one of the most important events in The Salvation Army's calendar.

"It's an opportunity to make Christmas a little brighter for those not as fortunate as the majority of us," he said.

"It's also a reminder of the true values of Christmas: goodwill, joy and giving.

"The Salvation Army does amazing work all through the year helping people in all types of difficult circumstances and the Christmas Day lunch at ATP is just one more way they go to great lengths to ensure no one person or family need feel lonely or isolated at this time of year.

PAYCE staff contribute time to the Sydney Streets.

PAYCE General Manager, Dominic Sullivan said PAYCE has been a strong supporter of The Salvation Army over a long period of time, particularly the Annual Red Shield Appeal Day in NSW and Queensland.

"This year, when the opportunity arose to be the major sponsor the traditional Sydney Christmas Day Lunch we were thrilled and honoured to come on board as part of this iconic event.

"A number of our staff also felt they wanted to contribute in some way, so they have volunteered to join the band of volunteers on the day to help make the day a success," Sullivan said.

Corporate contributions to community

The Salvation Army's contribution to society is legendary and PAYCE are proud to be associated with an organisation that contributes so much to social well being. PAYCE have been maintaining active support for the communities that grow around their residential and commercial developments ensuring that they are sustainable and integrate with the environment contributing to a harmonious lifestyle.

In addition to supporting the Salvation Army Streetlevel Mission Christmas Day Lunch, PAYCE also works in partnership with Matthew Talbot Hostel, Windgap, St Merkarious Charity, St Vincent de Paul, and Adele. PAYCE also helps to support the homeless by working with the Sydney Street Choir via the Foundation Partnership, which will help to support the choir financially and corporately for the next three years.