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Cuts to community services are feared as a new poll shows one in three charities unsure of their survival. A poll of 56 leaders and chief executives of key charity and not-for-profit organisations found 37 per cent were more uncertain about their body's future than three years ago. Only 55 per cent of respondents to the survey, conducted by Piazza Research in September, were somewhat or highly confident their organisation's future was in hand. The findings signalled a need for stronger government support, said the Community Council of Australia which commissioned the report. "When more than a third of charities are talking about having an uncertain future, you're highlighting a high level of unmet need," chair Tim Costello said. "That can only mean frustration for charities and the communities they serve." Some 93 per cent of respondents expect the cost of their operations to worsen over the next year. Among the biggest challenges identified are competition for resources such as funding, skilled staff, and volunteers (73 per cent), economic downturns (71 per cent), environmental factors including climate change and natural disasters (56 per cent) and social and demographics trends (52 per cent). There was some hope of technological advancements (27 per cent) and positive attitude shifts from funders (16 per cent) but they were outweighed by broader concerns. The sector employs more than 1.4 million Australians, mobilises 3.5 million volunteers and turns over more than $200 billion each year. Some charities might have to consider withdrawing some of their services to survive, the council's chief executive David Crosbie said. "For years charities have been saying the real costs of providing services to our communities is much higher than the funding being provided," he said. "This new research reinforces previous findings that the biggest issue confronting charities is the lack of support to meet rising costs and increasing demand." The Salvation Army is one charity in particular that is feeling the heat of surging demand amid the festive season. A separate poll of 2004 people by Pureprofile on behalf of the Salvos suggests 6.3 million Australians (29.9 per cent) will struggle to pay their rent or mortgage this Christmas. More than one in three (35.8 per cent) of those surveyed said they will have less people over on Christmas Day due to the cost-of-living crisis and 9.3 per cent are reaching out to charity for help this Christmas, including 54 per cent for the first time. Major Bruce Harmer said the charity had never seen such volume and widespread need across the country in its 140-year history. "It is truly heartbreaking to see the despair and devastating decisions Australians are having to make in order to provide for their families this Christmas," he said. "As we see the devastating results of this research, we are reminded that every number and statistic represents real people, and we see that every day of the year amongst those who reach out to the Salvos for support."TYNGSBORO — Tyngsboro High School has announced its Students of the Month for October. Lillian Gikas, daughter of Aubrey and Jeff Gikas, is a two-year member of the National Honor Society. She has also received several awards such as the Academic Excellence Award for three consecutive years, the National Honor Society Award, Outstanding Achievement in World Language, and Outstanding Achievement in Business. Lillian is also a member of the Yearbook Club and a member of the Senior Sidekicks. She has been very involved in athletics at Tyngsboro High School. She is a four-year varsity basketball team member, was named captain her senior year, and received the Midland-Wachusett League Academic Achievement Award her junior year. Lillian is also a four-year member of the varsity lacrosse team and was named captain senior year and received the Midland-Wachusett Second Team All-Star her junior year. She has participated in community service such as the Tyngsboro Block Party, Festival of Trees, Lowell Community Table, and the Tyngsboro Youth Soccer Snack Shack. Her hobbies include spending time with family and friends, playing basketball and lacrosse, and going to the beach. Lillian’s favorite subjects are anatomy and math and her future goals are to attend college to major in exercise science to pursue a career in physical therapy. Ryan Manning, son of Theresa and Michael Manning, is a two-year member of the National Honor Society. He has received numerous awards including the Academic Excellence Award for three consecutive years, Outstanding Achievement in Science, and the Core Values Award. Ryan has also been very involved in athletics during his time at Tyngsboro High School. He is a three-year member of the varsity golf team, receiving the Most Improved Player award his sophomore year and named captain his senior year. Ryan is also a four-year member of the varsity basketball and baseball teams and was named on the All-Academic team in basketball during his junior year. Ryan is a member of the DECA club and is hoping to become involved with Morgan’s Message. He has dedicated over 50 hours to the Wish Project and coached a recreational basketball team for one year. Ryan’s hobbies include going to the gym and his favorite subjects are math, ceramics, or anything with Mrs. Times. His future goals are to promote Morgan’s Message within Tyngsboro High and help promote mental health awareness. Ryan plans to attend college and become a computer engineer. Thomas Collins, son of Maria and Tom Collins, is a two-year member of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society. He also has received numerous awards such as Academic Excellence Award, AP Scholar Award, Academic Excellence in English Language Arts, and the 2024 Salem State University Book Award. Thomas is also the co-president of the Robotics Club, a member of Bio-Builders and Student Council, and he is also an Eagle Scout. Thomas has also been very involved in athletics, being a four-year member of the varsity wrestling team and co-captain his senior year, and a three-year member of the varsity football team and named captain his senior year. He also has volunteered at the Tyngsboro Block Party, at St. Mary Magdalen Parish, and he built an outdoor fitness area at a local park in Tyngsboro which required over 200 hours of community service. Thomas’ hobbies include camping, biking, fishing, and going to the gym, and his favorite subjects are physics and history. He plans to attend college and study either civil or mechanical engineering and also travel the world. Annabel Liu, daughter of Xiao Yun Wang and Yi Xing Liu, is a two-year member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society. She has also received numerous awards such as the Academic Excellence Award, Outstanding Achievement in Science Award, Outstanding Achievement in Social Studies Award, AP Scholar with Distinction Award, the University of Rochester Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award, Outstanding Achievement in World Language, Outstanding Achievement in Wellness, and the Core Values Award. Annabel is also the president of the Student Council, the vice president of the Spanish National Honor Society, and a member of the Medical Professionals Club. She has also been a varsity tennis team member for two years. Annabel has participated in community service at the Tyngsboro Public Library and Lowell General Hospital. Her hobbies include reading, spending time with friends and family, and cooking, and her favorite subjects are English and science. Annabel’s future goals are attending college, traveling, spending time with the people she loves, and being happy.

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