TFSS Tamworth charity event to help keep families warm this winter

Tamworth Family Support Services [TFSS] will be kicking off their inaugural Winter Warmer Soccer Cup at Gibbs Sporting Field, on Wednesday night, June 6.

All funds raised from the championship will go towards helping families across the New England region stay warm this winter season.

"The idea is to assist families doing it hard at the moment," TFSS CEO Belinda Kotris said.

"At the moment what we're seeing is the number of families doing it tough increasing all the time. With the cost of heating, electricity bills, groceries, and all the living expenses are going up and often the wages are unable to match it," she said.

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The TFSS winter appeal last year allowed them to purchase 600 oodies for families in need.

Five teams are already set to play in the charity comp, with registration still open to anyone who wishes to join in on the fun.

Luke McDonald from Billabong Clubhouse said they were more than happy to throw their support behind this event.

"We've put together a very competitive team," he said.

"We're happy to participate in another community event and support TFSS."

Mr McDonald said it's the small things that help young families who are struggling.

"We're seeing a lot of young families struggle to pay their bills and put food on the table. So, anything we can do to help, especially in Tamworth where it is a little bit chillier as well," he said.

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