Coasties rally to help flood victims to the north
As Coasties battle their own flooding issues following huge rainfalls over the past week, they have also rallied to support those to the north of us with a massive collection…
Donations
Holt challenges candidates to disclose donations in lead up to election
Independent candidate for Robertson Dr Vania Holt has challenged other candidates to disclose all donations over $1,000 made to their political campaigns amidst a national discussion about donation disclosure. Holt…
Inner Wheel donates to children’s charity
Central Coast charity We Care Connect was the winner following a Christmas stall run by the ladies of the Inner Wheel Club of Gosford North at Kincumber Village Shopping Centre…
Christmas appeal toy donations welcome until December 20
The Salvation Army and Newcastle Permanent are calling on people on the Central Coast to share the Christmas spirit with someone in need by donating a gift to the Salvos…
Corrections officers give to shelter
Vulnerable people on the Central Coast were the winners when Gosford Community Corrections officers delivered a load of food staples to Coast Shelter in Gosford on October 26. Gosford Community…
Total of $10M donated by registered club group
Mounties Group has pledged more than $650,000 to local community groups this year despite an incredibly challenging two years for the club and hospitality industry, For the first time, Mounties…
Domino’s feeds the knead in the wake of COVID
The newly opened Domino’s store at Lisarow is dedicated to helping those in need by providing safe, hot meals to locals who are doing it tough due to COVID-19. As…
Musical mission of mercy
One music teacher in the remote town of Wilcannia has impacted not only the lives of her students but also a local broker here on the Central Coast. Inspired by…
Local op shop gives back to community
A local opportunity shop is giving back to the community by donating profits to local charities and supporting those in the community who need a helping hand. Finders Keepers 17…
Great start to new year
Students and families of two Peninsula schools had a great start to the new year, thanks to a huge community collaboration which saw supplies and uniform items donated to Woy…
Help Bob live his dream
After receiving a devastating cancer diagnosis only five years after a kidney transplant, Central Coast radio presenter, Bob Peters, is asking fellow Coasties to help him reach his dream of…
Shoppers donate record amounts
The generosity of customers at Bateau Bay Coles has placed the supermarket as the 10th highest fundraiser in NSW for the Coles Group National Christmas Appeal. Bateau Bay shoppers donated…
Teddy bear tributes touch the hearts of local children
Sick children in Wyong and Gosford Hospitals have a reason to smile a little brighter over these holidays, thanks to local woman, Marjorie Dempsey. The 97-year-old resident of Killarney Court…
Spreading Christmas cheer at San Remo Neighbourhood Centre
For the past 20 years, San Remo Neighbourhood Centre has been spreading Christmas cheer by providing toys and gifts to support families in need. Centre Manager, Jillian Hogan, says it…
Lights display brings festive cheer
A house in Umina Beach has brought festive cheer to locals with a spectacular lightshow that is free to all each night of the week. The display, on Castle Circuit,…
Record breaking Christmas appeal brings joy to Coast families
134 local families, 320 kids, 20 single mums, 3 single dads and 4 nans; these are the people that Central Coast Kids in Need (CCKIN) have delivered gifts to this…
Community helps firies to pull up their (fire-rated) socks
Woy Woy CWA joined with other community organisations in the region to “pull their socks up for the firies” and donate 463 cooling neckties and 400 pairs of fire-rated socks…
Coast Shelter gears up for Christmas
Coast Shelter will be accepting donations up until December 24 for its annual Christmas appeal. Interim CEO, Jennifer Eddy, said many donations have already started to roll in. “The generosity…
Food Drive at Lakeside Shopping Centre
The Christmas Spirit has arrived at The Entrance with residents donating food to help those less fortunate this festive season through a Food Drive at Lakeside Shopping Centre. Customers are…
Operation Christmas Child sees 82 shoeboxes filled with goods donated
Toys, games, school supplies and sanitary items are just some of the gifts on the way to children in need, courtesy of Wyong Christian Community School (WCCS). The school has…