Home. Hope. Horizon. news Volume 17 Issue 1 - June 2015 Oh what a night Thank you to all our wonderful supporters who came along to Karinya House’s annual Mother’s Day Ball or sent a donation in lieu of attendance. What a fantastic night! Our new home will soon be a reality thanks to the generous support we have received, raising $26,174. Expertly emceed by Michael Cooney and with over 300 people in attendance, we were particularly pleased to have representatives from all the political groups currently serving the Canberra community in the ACT Legislative Assembly. We also had great support from the following corporate entities: the Canberra Southern Cross Club, Icon Water, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Bellchambers Barrett and of course and most valued by us, are our ongoing members, those of you who have been with us from the beginning and continue to support us consistently. The food was outstanding this year, we mixed it up a bit with antipasto platters on the tables when guests took their seats and for dessert, sweet petit fours with tea and coffee. The feedback so far has indicated that this was well received. Our live entertainment, The Stilettos, sang and danced to everything from the Andrew’s Sisters to Nina Simone to the Village People. It was a great night all round! For the first time this year we had a multi-media presentation, following Karinya’s theme of Home, Hope, Horizon. It was created for us by ‘Cry Havoc’ and facilitated by Stewart Brooker from the PCYC. We are so grateful for this, it made such an impact. It showed the original houses and how we started, followed by one Client’s personal journey and finished with our plans for the future: Home. Hope. Horizon. Our Director, Marie-Louise Corkhill, spoke eloquently about our building project and we announced our newly re-branded Project 1000 as ‘Friends of Karinya House’. Our auctions as always, were a highlight of the evening, with several outstanding items with great diversity, including a custom made surfboard and a welding helmet. The painting by Elizabeth Corkhill Knight of mother and baby, entitled ‘Eternal Bond’, created a buzz and went under the hammer at $2,000. This year’s offering from Clonakilla was a magnum of the renowned 2013 Shiraz Viognier, apparently known in the industry as the ‘Epic’, it created a stoush between two tables and was finally obtained, with a tour and tasting thrown in, by one of our fabulous Volunteers for $2,200. Insidethisissue The annual Mother’s Day Ball…Oh what a night night! 1 From our Management Committee 2 End of Financial Year – We Need You! 3 Our Corporate, Community and Government partners 4 Inserts: Friends of Karinya House Donation Form Volume 17 Issue 1 - June 2015 from our Management Committee Dear friends of Karinya House, The days are becoming cooler but the warmth and generosity of the Canberra community continues to be witnessed. This is a fact that I continue to be inspired by and am so very grateful for. I hope you, and those near to you, are well as we head into our coldest season and often the hardest time of year for our Clients. I am thrilled to report that the 2015 Mother’s Day Ball was our most successful to date! It is always a great opportunity to socially connect with our wonderful supporters. The Ball was, of course, a success in terms of fundraising, however it was also a great opportunity to raise our profile. There were many people present who were being introduced to Karinya House for the first time, as well as many old friends and long term supporters whom we rely on and value for their ongoing friendship and support. May I thank Michael Cooney for giving his time and being our special emcee, and our live entertainment, The Stilettos, who were a fantastic addition to the evening. Given we have just celebrated Mother’s Day, this Karinya News has a strong Mother’s Day theme. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our varied supporters for their generosity in contributing to our annual Mother’s Day Appeal. The Appeal garners more support from year to year and the donations to date have been so very generous. As this newsletter goes to print, the Appeal has raised a total of $17,250. This is an overwhelming result! Our sincere gratitude. As well as the financial support we receive around Mother’s Day, I also acknowledge the practical support we receive in the form of gifts, food and hampers for our Clients. These items are donated each year by the wider community and are distributed to our grateful residential and outreach Clients. We thank all those who have contributed in this way. Our mothers felt truly special on Mother’s Day thanks to your practical generosity. We are entering a new era for our organisation as we embark on the next chapter in our history; our purpose built facility becoming a reality. This is both an exciting and daunting project! We look forward to keeping you updated on the progress of the new Karinya House; the opportunity to house a greater number of Clients in an environment more conducive and productive for both Clients and Staff. I am very grateful for the assistance to date from private and government bodies that have aided Karinya in getting us to the point of “turning the soil”. of moving away from these violent situations with their unborn baby and seek the support from us. 60% of Karinya House’s Clients have experienced domestic violence. They are truly among the most vulnerable and at risk women in our community and without the advice, counselling, practical assistance and support services that Karinya provides, they and their babies would face a very uncertain future. The need has never been greater and the challenge is ongoing to provide an effective and sustainable service which really makes a difference in their lives. May I encourage you to visit our website at www.karinyahouse.asn.au if you have not done so recently! It has been updated to reflect our rich history and engage the community online as we move forward. It will provide necessary information and updates on our service and also details of how you can continue to support our work. It is also timely as the end of financial year is upon us and your online donations via the website are tax deductible. Please give as generously as you can as we plan to accommodate and support our Clients in our exciting new premises. As always, a Friends of Karinya House (formerly Project 1000) donation form is included in this issue of Karinya News to pass on to friends and family. Existing Project 1,000 subscribers will automatically become a Friend of Karinya House. Alternatively, you may wish to take advantage of our new online donation facility on the website. On behalf of the Management Committee, Staff and Volunteers, I express our deepest appreciation to you. As you are well aware, your financial support is vital and ensures we are able to continue on our life giving journey. Karinya House Home for Mothers and Babies, is simply three words. Home. Hope. Horizon. Warmest regards, Sarah Kelly President As you are aware, the prevalence of domestic violence in our society is both sickening and devastating. We care for many of these women as they courageously make a step 2 karinyahouse - for mothers & babies Volume 17 Issue 1 - June 2015 End of Financial Year We need you! Karinya House’s values of respect, compassion, integrity, community, excellence, courage and passion have guided our organisation for more than 17 years of service to some of the most vulnerable women and children in the Canberra community and surrounding regions. The women that seek support from Karinya, experience life’s struggles, that are often beyond their control…they push their limits…and we are privileged to journey along the way. During each and every year since Karinya House began in 1997, we have been unable to accommodate all those who have contacted our service. In recent years, we have been working with the ACT Government to develop our vision for a new Home for Karinya House, to expand the services, particularly in the availability of accommodation. This new facility is now under construction, and you can read more about it on our website: www.karinyahouse.asn.au Did you know that Karinya House is a not-for-profit organisation, endorsed by the ATO as a deductible gift recipient? This means that all donations of $2 and over are tax deductible. As we are approaching end of financial year, we are appealing to you, individuals and businesses, to make a donation to Karinya House. Karinya House values every donation received and we guarantee that we use every dollar we do receive ‘within an inch of its life’, to provide excellence in service to our Clients, to be welcoming, compassionate, versatile, respectful, generous and optimistic…to be a place where our Clients can be at Home. Where they can see and find Hope. And where they can seek a new Horizon. You can donate immediately online via our website: www.karinyahouse.asn.au. A receipt will be emailed to you immediately upon making your online donation. Alternatively, you can use the enclosed ‘Friends of Karinya House’ donation form. To claim your tax deductible donation in the 2014-2015 financial year, we must receive your donation by June 30th 2015. A receipt will be posted once your donation has been processed. “ Thank you! karinyahouse - for mothers & babies ” 3 Volume 17 Issue 1 - June 2015 Karinya House gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the following Corporate, Community and Government partners: Funded by: Major supporters: Michaela Arnott Foundation The Layout: www.berrysmith.com.au Corkhill Bros Associated supporters: The Free Enterprise Foundation AIS AQUA GROUP Return address: Karinya House Box 6 Evatt Newsagency Evatt ACT 2617 Ph: 02 6259 8998 Fax: 02 6258 0337 Email: [email protected] Web: www.karinyahouse.asn.au Volume 17 Issue 1 - June 2015 POSTAGE PAID news
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