Recipients of grants hail from Queensland to New South Wales and South Australia
In a display of community support, avid golfers transformed their passion for the sport into a force for good at Toowoomba’s City Golf Club, raising $60,000 for grassroots community organizations last December. Seven community groups have been announced as beneficiaries of this philanthropic endeavor, which unfolded during People First Bank’s annual charity golf day.
Last year’s golf day was the inaugural moment of this event, following the merging of Heritage Bank and People’s Choice into one organisation to become People First Bank. With a history spanning 26 years, the charity golf day has raised over $1.1 million and extended vital assistance to approximately 130 charitable causes and community endeavors. According to a news release, beneficiaries from the recent event hail not only from Queensland but also from New South Wales and South Australia.
Peter Lock, CEO of People First Bank, lauded the event as an example of the people-centric approach of the company.
“Our charity golf day was started 26 years ago by a group of volunteer team members, simply because they wanted to help people in the community who were doing it tough,” said Lock. “Fast-forward to today and it’s still organised and run by volunteers from our team, supported by the generosity of the business community, and still focused on helping people in need.
“That’s what People First Bank is all about. We exist to serve our members and have an absolute commitment to supporting the community. It’s part of our DNA.”
Receiving support from the fundraiser
Acknowledging the pivotal role of sponsors, volunteers, and participants, Lock expressed gratitude for their collective contribution to the success of the event. The latest beneficiaries of the charity golf day include a diverse array of community groups, each poised to utilize their respective grants to effect positive change in their communities.
- Touch of Hope, Springwood, QLD: $10,000 for a van to support the “Technology on the Streets” project, aiding isolated individuals.
- Change-Up Project, Gold Coast, QLD: $10,000 to continue their program, offering transformative experiences for those in need.
- Oakey Touch Football Association, QLD: $12,000 for a water fountain at Oakey Rugby League fields.
- QCWA Goombungee, QLD: $5,000 for a new signboard to promote community events.
- Achieve Australia, Sydney, NSW: $10,000 for art workshops for people with disabilities.
- Cancer Council SA: $10,000 for financial aid, easing burdens for cancer patients.
- PCYC Toowoomba, QLD: $3,000 to support youth and community programs, recognizing their event assistance.
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