Help break the cycle of homelessness Veritas House Winter Ball — August 12

Veritas House is appealing to the Orange business community for support as they announce their major fundraising event, the Winter Ball, will be held at Bathurst Goldfields on Saturday, August 12.

For the past 40 years, Veritas House has been there for our vulnerable young people and today they are one of the region’s largest providers of foster care and youth homelessness services.

But access to affordable housing in our region continues to be the greatest barrier facing young people that Veritas House supports, which is why they are fundraising to be able to provide transitional housing to help break the cycle of homelessness.

All proceeds from this year’s Winter Ball will go towards Veritas’ Transitional Housing Appeal, which last year enabled them to purchase a two-bedroom flat here in Orange.

But more money is needed for Veritas to own the property outright, Veritas House CEO, Jody Pearce said.

Jody said Veritas have been grateful for the generous support from the Orange business community in the past and they are hoping this support continues as they prepare the Winer Ball in the weeks ahead.

“In order to achieve our fundraising goal, we’re asking businesses in the Orange community to consider what they might be able to donate towards the night,” Jody said.

“Either financially through sponsorship or through donations of vouchers or items that we can use for raffles, auctions and lucky envelopes – every donation, large and small will make a huge difference.”

Due to the number of charity Balls held in Orange, Jody said they made the decision to hold the Winter Ball at Goldfields Bathurst last year, but were overwhelmed by the number of Orange residents who attended and the support they received from Orange businesses.

“Given the impact our new property is already making on the lives of two local young people who had been homeless for some time prior to moving into the flat in February, we are hopeful that Orange residents will get behind our event again this year,” she said.

Local telecommunications service provider Peak Connect, a long-term partner of Veritas House, has come on board as this year’s Platinum sponsor for the Ball. Verto and See Saw Wines have joined as Silver sponsors, and Ross Hill Wines as Bronze sponsor.

“We’re particularly grateful to Jeff Peak for his incredibly generous ongoing commitment to Veritas; and to See Saw Wines and Ross Hill Wines for their support again this year which will see every table of 10 provided with a bottle of prosecco, chardonnay and shiraz, which makes the ticket price of $130 great value and will hopefully see us sellout the event again this year and reach our fundraising goal,” Jody said.

To sponsor or donate items contact Narelle or Gina on 6361 8099 or email contact@ veritashouse.org.au.

Tickets for the Ball are on sale now for $130 per head at veritashouse.org.au and include See Saw and Ross Hill wines, a three-course dinner and live music, led by local musician Kyle Manning.