Events and Fundraising

OVERVIEW

In partnership Churches, Businesses and Community, we help co-ordinate some of the biggest community building events in the region. We endeavour to cater for children, youth, seniors & families through a variety of concerts, fundays & fun runs. Some of our larger annual community events include the :

GREATER SPRINGFIELD RUN FOR LIFE

This event is held each year on the 2nd Saturday in September at Springfield Town shopping Centre, Orion Springfield.

The event aims to bring together residents and businesses to enhance our community spirit and raise much needed funds for local community groups.

Events on the day include:

5km Walk/Run
Battle of the Banks Dash for Cash,
Tug-o-war
Free Children’s races U7, U9, U11, U13, U18
Free sporting demonstrations, fruit, Sausage Sizzle and Pancakes, Jumping castle, climbing Wall and live entertainment
An array of exhibitors

Each year the event raises $10- $20,000 for Westside Community Care, local Chaplaincy Services and Community Centres. If you know of a community group or charity that would like to be part of this fundraising opportunity and receive 75% of their fundraising directly injected into their own project, please contact us or for further information visit our website www.gsrunforlife.org.au

CAROLS BY THE LAKE

Westside Community Care is a long time supporter of the annual “Carols by the Lake” most likely Springfield’s largest event. This event is organised by the Springfield Region Combined Churches. It is a very special night featuring Carols, Christmas message, food, glow products and fireworks with the lake creating a beautiful ambience to the evening. This event is usually the second Saturday in December

GARAGE GIVE-AWAY

This event is always held the Saturday before Easter at the Camira Springfield Community Centre. The theme of the Give-Away is: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son at Easter”. Each year on a Saturday near Easter, numerous volunteer donors & helpers desire to reflect that same love around the community by giving freely out of appreciation of God’s free gift. The gates of the Camira Community Centre open at 9am & over 3 hours everything is given away. Goods were given away to the value of Tens of Thousands and were given away to over 1500 people who come each year.

RAY WHITE SPRINGFIELD & GREATER SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CHARITY GOLF DAY

2010 will be the inaugural Charity Golf Day. It is anticipated to become an annual event. The main feature of the event is 18 holes of golf at the spectacular Greg Norman-designed golf course, Brookwater Golf Club. It is a par 72 championship golf course with signature bunkering and superb use of the natural waterways. Refreshments will be served prior to the start in the state-of-the-art clubhouse and will also be available during play. The day concludes with the BBQ and presentations. The day is a perfect opportunity to network with clients, colleagues and friends.

QT FAMILY FITNESS FUNDAY

This is a community building and fundraising event and is held annually on the last Sunday in June at Spring Lake District Park.

The main events of the day include;

A Canoe Challenge raising funds for WCC, Spring Lake Community Centre and Camira Springfield Community Centre
Carl’s walk for change raising funds for Knect Kids, Retna Research and SU Chaplaincy

Others features include

a family fitness Church service
free pancakes and health and fitness fun rides
Health displays
Live entertainment by Children and Youth Bands

So come and join in the fun and try your hand at Canoeing

GAILES OUTREACH

Gailes Outreach seeks to bring God’s love to the needy in the community of Gailes. Meeting fortnightly at Lowry Park, Ashworth St, Gailes on a Sunday afternoon, a team of enthusiastic servants provide a BBQ lunch, Message of Hope, Children’s lesson, Unplugged Praise singing and music, Clothing / Food giveaways, Sports and games & warm friendship to the folk of Gailes community. For more information please call Ps John 0407 645 127

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS LUNCH

Hosted by Woodcrest College Auditorium Springfield, this Christmas Day Meal caters for 200 families, couples and singles that have no family or finance to enjoy the spirit Christmas.

Christmas Day Service 9am

Morning Tea 10am

Lunch 11.30am -2pm

OTHER FUNDRAISERS

Email Charity Auctions - April and November
Lose for Life weight loss Challenge August
Christmas Voucher and Back to School Appeals
BBQs
Photo Fundraiser held October every second year.
Sponsorships and Advertising Opportunities
Events Sponsorships
Community Centre signage sponsorship
Bus and Trailer signage
Website Sponsorship