Celebrating fundraising campaign for first Vinnies van in the Hawksbury

The Premier Communications Group

The Premier Communications Group (‘Premier Communications’) has welcomed the incredible success of the recent Celestino charity golf day, which has raised over $30,000 to help fund a new Vinnies Van mobile outreach service for the Hawkesbury region from early next year.

The Vinnies Van service provides essential food, hot drinks, blankets and crucial human connection to people experiencing homelessness and hardship.

The introduction of a Vinnies Van for the Hawkesbury will significantly boost local outreach capabilities at a time of rising demand for services, with support for more than 130 people in the local area in FY 2025/26.

St Vincent de Paul Society NSW Acting CEO, Kathryn Kerr, said the new Vinnies Van would begin operating in the Hawkesbury in February 2027.

“This service will bring support closer to the Hawkesbury community, providing meals, companionship and a welcoming place where people can seek assistance,” Ms Kerr said.

“It will also help address the loneliness people experience when they are living in isolation, because having someone to talk to and somewhere you feel welcome is an important part of the support we provide.”

As a proud golf day event sponsor, Premier Communications extended its thanks to event organiser and major sponsor Celestino, other business supporters and organisers for the success of the fundraiser.

"We’re all thrilled that funds raised at the Celestino charity golf day will go toward helping St Vincent de Paul Society NSW establish the first Vinnies outreach service in the Hawkesbury region,” Premier Communications’ Director, Richard Lenarduzzi, said.

“As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, businesses and organisations came together to raise money for a very important service that is currently not available in the Hawkesbury, and thanks to this shared commitment from our fellow sponsors the campaign was a success.

“A combined effort from sponsors and event attendees, the campaign raised over $30,000 and allowed for a confirmed start date for the van to hit Hawkesbury streets.

“While this is a fantastic outcome, continued support is needed to keep the van operational for years to come."

Premier Communications encourages local businesses and community leaders to maintain the momentum by supporting the campaign through direct donations at: https://donate.vinnies.org.au/appeals-nsw/vinnies-vans

Morgan Clark

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0427 994 521