GOLD COAST COMMUNITY FUND

What is the Gold Coast Community Fund?
The Gold Coast Community Fund is an incorporated body that was established in early 2000 by some of the city's leading business figures. The Fund seeks to raise money through regular art unions, creating a central pool of money for distribution to charities, community organisations and individuals in emergency need. The Gold Coast Community Fund offers a more systematic approach to fundraising and the perfect fundraising solution for not-for-profit organisations large and small.

ART UNION 2011

Thanks again to Southport Sharks we had a very succesful launch of the Gold Community Fund 2011 Art Union. Over 130 people (our best support ever) enjoyed fantastic entertainment, eggs benedict with bacon, fruits, tea/coffee - all the trimmings. Plus we enjoyed having as our special guests some of the recipients of the Gold Community Fund in 2010.

Get on board. If we work together we can ensure our community is healthy and happy.

Great prizes to be had for only $2!

1st Prize: $20,000 shopping spree at Harvey Norman

2nd Prize: Toyota Yaris thanks to our buddies at Grand Motors Toyota

3rd Prize: $2,000 shopping spree at Harvey Norman

Many thanks as always to our friends at Harvey Norman and to Grand Motors Toyota for getting on board this year.

Keen to join the team - just contact us.

Patrons:

Emma Snowsill - Triple World Champion & Olympic Gold Medallist

Shane Heal - is one of the most recognisable figures in Australian Basketball. Representing Australian at four Olympic Games

How can groups apply for art union tickets?

Groups wishing to apply for art union tickets can contact our secretary at miss_kate20@hotmail.com

Participants in past art unions have raised thousands of dollars for their organisations, while also helping those less fortunate within our community.

Upcoming events

Sunday 26 June: Gold Coast Community Fund will have a sausage sizzle at the Gold Coast Convention Centre to celebrate the major Harvey Norman sales event. Come along, grab a sausage, support your community and grab a great bargain from the Harvey Norman team. If you want to donate an hour or two to the Community Fund team to flip a snag contact miss_kate20@hotmail.com. Hope to see you there.

How your group can benefit?

The Gold Coast Community Fund coordinates major art unions in conjunction with major sponsor Harvey Norman.Tickets are offered to local charities and not-for-profit organisations to sell on behalf of the Fund and, for every $2.00 ticket they sell, they receive $1.00 after the draw.The more tickets sold by the groups, the more money they receive without the hassle of arranging permits, prizes and presentations. It is that simple.

Make a brighter Christmas for the Coast's disadvantaged

This was lots of fun for all and we're looking forward to Christmas 2011. Please access the GC Bulletin website for all the photos.

Donate and help struggling Gold Coasters enjoy a happier Christmas.The Gold Coast Bulletin, Gold Coast Suns, Gold Coast Community Fund and Warner Bros. Movie World have partnered in a community campaign working towards a brighter Christmas for disadvantaged Gold Coast families.

All proceeds will go directly towards helping needy and disadvantaged people of the Coast.

See White Christmas Stocking Appeal at http://www.goldcoast.com.au/christmas-on-the-gold-coast.html

Assistant to Appeals Coordinator

Our Appeals Co-ordinator is now run off his feet and needs an assistant. The role will require:

- communication skills

- self-motivated

- interest in people in our community

- willingness to meet people in their homes to assess their worthiness and needs

- own transport and phone (a small amount may be available to cover costs)

- a minimum of 10 hours a month

- availability to attend meetings once a month at 8.30am

If you would like to be involved we'd like to talk with you.