Winter Appeal 2024
Event description
Today is the rainy day!
Winter is tough. Families and individuals alike often struggle to keep up with the needs of their households, especially with the cost-of-living crunch we're continuing to experience. Between housing, food, medical, schooling, utilities, and fuel, the needs are deeper than ever.
As we launch our Annual Winter Appeal to help continue the work we do, we have mixed feelings. Excitement at the prospect of raising much needed funds, and sadness that it’s still needed in our community.
For over 40 years MCSC has been providing vital community support to those in need. Our motto 'Community Supporting Community' is at the heart of what we do - and we deliver on this through our emergency relief and fresh food programs, financial support, no-interest loans, connection to other agencies and our crisis accommodation at The Ranch, which has assisted over 160 people experiencing homelessness over the past three years. We also run the Beach End Op Shop as part of our fundraising efforts.
With a small team of staff and over 180 dedicated volunteers, we serve Mount Eliza, Mornington, Mount Martha, and Moorooduc…...your Neighbours!
In addition to our Appeal we are hosting a fundraising event to contribute to our target of $75,000 and to celebrate our achievements.
FRIDAY 21st JUNE 2024 @COMMONFOLK COFFEE - 6pm - 10pm - 16 Progress St, Mornington
Canapes - Grazing table & Finger food
Guest chef - Cooking up a mystery-box meal made from ingredients supplied on the day from our fresh food partners SecondBite, OZHarvest, Food for Change and local farmgate Torello Farm, all cooked right in front of you.
Sneak Peak - “The Ranch", a short film created by MCSC and Peninsula Films
Q&A - with our CEO Ben Smith
Silent Auction - Items donated from local businesses
Live music - From local singer/songwriter HAZEL
Local DJ - Dancing to close the night
We thank you in advance for your help and attendance to assist the community we love!