The Red Shield Appeal has been going for more than 55 years and for the first time will be going digital, in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Volunteers or 'digital fundraisers' are still needed though to help with the appeal.
With the current crisis The Salvation Army is preparing to provide hardship support on an unparalleled scale.
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The Salvos hope to enlist 10,000 virtual collectors to sign up and fundraise for the digital doorknock between May 23 and 24.
The Salvation Army's Stephen Bruce Dunn said the organisation expects to see the greatest need in its 140-year history.
"The COVID-19 crisis has financially crippled many Australians and it will take months to see the real impact it will have," he said.
"The Salvos are going digital this year and its easier than ever to volunteer your time and help raise money for those in need.
"We know when the chips are down, Aussies come together and do what they can to give hope, this is no more important than now."
In past years the Salvation Army has managed to raise over $20,000 in the Shoalhaven alone.
The money raised all stays within the Shoalhaven and helps the Salvos run its recovery programs for people suffering from addictions, emergency relief for victims in times of crisis, financial counselling for families in poverty or accommodation supports for victims of abuse and homeless people.