Organisers are thrilled with the success of their Bali Hai Fundraiser held at Waters Edge Resort on Saturday night.
Not only did the raindrops stay away for a spectacular open-air event around the pool, their valued guests and business sponsors generated over $15,000 worth of donations on the night.
The Tiny Homes Project is dedicated to raising much-needed funds for the construction of four homes on Gardenia Street in Proserpine on a piece of land which has kindly been donated by the Whitsunday Regional Council.
These four homes will be given to women over 55 who are currently experiencing homelessness and charity founder, Sandy Clark, said women in this demographic are statistically the most likely to suffer from homelessness.
“These women are someone’s sisters, mothers, cousins or grandmothers,” she said.
“It’s not fair that these elderly women are homeless and it’s not right that we turn a blind eye to reality when collectively we can make a difference.
“We can fix this problem if we come together and share the load.”
The Bali Hai event was the latest in a series of charity dinners dedicated to raising money for the Tiny Homes project and Sandy said she was delighted by the ongoing support.
“The event was sold out two weeks in advance and we had nearly 100 enthusiastic guests, many in Balinese style outfits, hoping to win the best-dressed male or female prizes,” she said.
On the night there was live entertainment from Viva Acoustic and the talented Brad Elliott played four roles including MC, Singer, Auctioneer and Comedian.
Mayor Julie Hall was in attendance and announced that some of the proceeds from her upcoming Mayor’s Annual Charity Ball, due to be held on July 22, will be given to the project.
Organisers would like to thank every individual and local business who sponsored the event gave kind donations or supported the evening in some way.
While there are too many to list individually, each contribution was deeply appreciated.
Caption: Volunteer Fiona Donnellan, Joanne Moynihan from Whitsunday Housing Company, Bonnie Taylor who spoke on the night and Sandy Clark from the Tiny Homes Project. Photo credit: Will Finley
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