We'd be ever so grateful if you would vote for us in the Suncorp Back to Business Grants.
It gives us the opportunity to win a $5,000 grant to further assist our community.
As you know, we'll be in it long after the floods - and will continue to help those who need it ;)
Our committment and vision is to improve the quality of lives of our less fortunate community members - flooded or not!
You can vote for us at this page https://suncorpbacktobusiness.com.au/nominations/sandlewood-projects?sms_ss=facebook&at_xt=4d918764601538c5%2C0
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Showing posts with label brisbane floods 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label brisbane floods 2011. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Have you ever wondered?
Just how much of your monetary donation is ending up where it's intended?
It is an interesting read when you sit down and go through the Annual Report of some of the big Charities.
For example, from the 2009-2010 financial report of one big charity, it shows that through their domestic appeals, donations and sponsorships, they raised $35,299. Great effort !! But....
Out of that, almost half ($17,253) was gobbled up by expenses (presumably things like advertising their appeals etc) leaving only $18,046 of the $35,299 to be distributed to where it was intended....
Interesting stuff....
That's the advantage of donating to a small organisation like us.
We have very few overheads (rent, insurance, power, phone and internet) so what you donate can help us HELP PEOPLE who need it.
Did you realise that many of the items that are donated to the shop are actually given away free of charge to people in need?
Food for thought....
It is an interesting read when you sit down and go through the Annual Report of some of the big Charities.
For example, from the 2009-2010 financial report of one big charity, it shows that through their domestic appeals, donations and sponsorships, they raised $35,299. Great effort !! But....
Out of that, almost half ($17,253) was gobbled up by expenses (presumably things like advertising their appeals etc) leaving only $18,046 of the $35,299 to be distributed to where it was intended....
Interesting stuff....
That's the advantage of donating to a small organisation like us.
We have very few overheads (rent, insurance, power, phone and internet) so what you donate can help us HELP PEOPLE who need it.
Did you realise that many of the items that are donated to the shop are actually given away free of charge to people in need?
Food for thought....
Friday, February 25, 2011
A trip to Brassall State School
Last week we happened to receive two violins at the shop. They were donated on the premise that we would get them to a school that was inundated in the floods. When I tried the local school that the donator wanted them to go to - I found that they did not have an instrumental music program, therefore they were no use to them. I started looking to find an alternative school, who had also been inundated, but also met the requirement of being in a less fortunate socio-econimic area than some of the other local schools which flooded.
I came across (by chance) a page about Brassall State School, who were totally submerged. They lost their entire music department including all the instruments that are hired to the students in the program. I spoke with a friend of mine, Katherine, from Hannah's Foundation as they are co-ordinating efforts to re-equip the school's music department.
Today, I went for a drive and took those two violins to Anna (in Admin) at Brassall State School. She was so appreciative for the donations, but like most flood affected communities, was worried about so many others! Brassall seem set to be able to replace all their books lost in the floods, and their music program is well on the way to being rebuilt.
We also delivered to them some other useful items -
Cleaning products that were donated to us by Somerset Environmental Services from South Australia.
also a load of RID Insect Repellant which was donated by Thorley Laboratories.
Anna said that the RID would be very helpful as the kids in grades 5-7 are just setting out on their school camps in the coming weeks. The cleaning products will replace those lost in the flood and she said the janitors will make good use of them.
I came across (by chance) a page about Brassall State School, who were totally submerged. They lost their entire music department including all the instruments that are hired to the students in the program. I spoke with a friend of mine, Katherine, from Hannah's Foundation as they are co-ordinating efforts to re-equip the school's music department.
Today, I went for a drive and took those two violins to Anna (in Admin) at Brassall State School. She was so appreciative for the donations, but like most flood affected communities, was worried about so many others! Brassall seem set to be able to replace all their books lost in the floods, and their music program is well on the way to being rebuilt.
We also delivered to them some other useful items -
Cleaning products that were donated to us by Somerset Environmental Services from South Australia.
also a load of RID Insect Repellant which was donated by Thorley Laboratories.
Anna said that the RID would be very helpful as the kids in grades 5-7 are just setting out on their school camps in the coming weeks. The cleaning products will replace those lost in the flood and she said the janitors will make good use of them.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Trent - the 7yr old legend
Picture this - your son is turning 7. He says he wants to have a birthday party but instead of the people bringing presents for him, he says he wants his friends to bring presents for the kids who lost their things in the floods.
Sounds like a story... but it's not!
Young Trent had his 7th birthday party and that's exactly what he did. He asked his friends to bring along a gift suitable for a child who had lost their toys in the floods - and his mum brought him all the way to our shop to donate them so they could go directly to flood affected kids.
Sounds like a story... but it's not!
Young Trent had his 7th birthday party and that's exactly what he did. He asked his friends to bring along a gift suitable for a child who had lost their toys in the floods - and his mum brought him all the way to our shop to donate them so they could go directly to flood affected kids.
Here's Trent with his load of goodies for the kids!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Can You HELP? Donations Needed
CAN YOU HELP?
We are seeking donations which can be auctioned or raffled off .
Donations will be gratefully received from anyone who is able to help us.
We will auction or raffle them off to raise funds for flood survivors at our Jumble Sale of the Century to be held on Sunday 3rd April 2011
Examples of Items which would be ideal are :
Gift Vouchers for things such as -
We will also be accepting donations of goods in NEW CONDITION ONLY to be included, so if you have a party plan business such as Tupperware, Partylite, Learning Ladder or any other such businesses we would appreciate your help!
We are seeking donations which can be auctioned or raffled off .
Donations will be gratefully received from anyone who is able to help us.
We will auction or raffle them off to raise funds for flood survivors at our Jumble Sale of the Century to be held on Sunday 3rd April 2011
Examples of Items which would be ideal are :
Gift Vouchers for things such as -
- Beauty Therapists
- Hairdressers
- Movie Tickets
- Photography Sessions
- Theme Park Entry
- Accommodation
Can you donate your professional services (lawn mowing, accountant services etc).
We will also be accepting donations of goods in NEW CONDITION ONLY to be included, so if you have a party plan business such as Tupperware, Partylite, Learning Ladder or any other such businesses we would appreciate your help!
If you are able to help us out, please email alani@sandlewoodprojects.org.au
Monday, February 7, 2011
Many THANK YOU's to some generous businesses!
A HUGE THANK YOU to all who have donated items for people in the community who have been affected by the recent floods.
We have several amazingly generous donations, both from individuals and from businesses wanting to help!
We would like to thank the following companies for their recent donations :
We have several amazingly generous donations, both from individuals and from businesses wanting to help!
We would like to thank the following companies for their recent donations :
Jacqueline Davis and Paragold for the donation of new womens nightwear
John & Ruth Lui of Winalite Australia P/L for the donation of womens sanitary products
Hailey Douglas and Aqueo Import and Distribution Pty Ltd for the donation of new Havaianas
Friday, January 14, 2011
Flood Victims : Damaged Photos
I also got this information via Facebook so thought I would share - please pass it on :)
URGENT - to save any photographs damaged by flood waters, immerse them in clean fresh water and get them to Inkjet Lab at Bowen Hills ASAP. They will clean, copy and save 50 photos to disk for you at no charge.
Check out this link - Inkjet Lab Info on Saving Flood Damaged Photos
•Pick out your most important 50 photos before you come in and we will concentrate on these first.
•Choose close family, wedding and pet photos - not travel pics and happy snaps.
•Remove photos from frames as soon as possible so they don't stick to the glass. Please do not bring in frames if possible.
•Rinse everything in clean fresh water and place the photos in sealed plastic bags so they don't dry out and stick together. This does several things, first it reduces the risk of disease and secondly, it make our job a little easier.
•Ring Mark on 0421 599 423 to arrange a time to deliver them.
•This is a limited offer which expires Tuesday the 25th of January. Sorry, we can't help beyond this as we do have our other paying customers to attend to.
URGENT - to save any photographs damaged by flood waters, immerse them in clean fresh water and get them to Inkjet Lab at Bowen Hills ASAP. They will clean, copy and save 50 photos to disk for you at no charge.
Check out this link - Inkjet Lab Info on Saving Flood Damaged Photos
•Pick out your most important 50 photos before you come in and we will concentrate on these first.
•Choose close family, wedding and pet photos - not travel pics and happy snaps.
•Remove photos from frames as soon as possible so they don't stick to the glass. Please do not bring in frames if possible.
•Rinse everything in clean fresh water and place the photos in sealed plastic bags so they don't dry out and stick together. This does several things, first it reduces the risk of disease and secondly, it make our job a little easier.
•Ring Mark on 0421 599 423 to arrange a time to deliver them.
•This is a limited offer which expires Tuesday the 25th of January. Sorry, we can't help beyond this as we do have our other paying customers to attend to.
Flood Victims : Free Laundromat @ Murrarrie
I just received this via Facebook so thought I would let you know about it - please spread the word
If anyone knows of people in areas impacted by the floods in Brisbane, Fisher and Paykel has set up a free laundromat Murarrie. They have everything there, even the jug will be hot! Doors open at 7am and it will be open until 7pm each day until further notice.
8 Terrace Place
Murarrie
If anyone knows of people in areas impacted by the floods in Brisbane, Fisher and Paykel has set up a free laundromat Murarrie. They have everything there, even the jug will be hot! Doors open at 7am and it will be open until 7pm each day until further notice.
8 Terrace Place
Murarrie
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Flooding Victims
Sadly we are already being advised of locals who need our help.
We're already aware of 2 local families who are in need, and we know there will be more :(
Family 1.
We're already aware of 2 local families who are in need, and we know there will be more :(
Family 1.
Flood Update
Thankfully we were lucky and the shop did not get flooded.
However, we are having issues with the safety of our power and may be open ad-hoc from tomorrow.
I thought I'd add in some pictures of our surrounding areas to show you what we are facing. These photos are taken in Muriel Avenue, which is the street running off Beaudesert Road very close to the shop.
This first one is Muriel Road - the Rail Underpass which takes you to Sherwood Road Rocklea.
This is the Skate Park next to the Scout Hall in Muriel Avenue (I took this one yesterday and today it's higher again)
However, we are having issues with the safety of our power and may be open ad-hoc from tomorrow.
I thought I'd add in some pictures of our surrounding areas to show you what we are facing. These photos are taken in Muriel Avenue, which is the street running off Beaudesert Road very close to the shop.
This first one is Muriel Road - the Rail Underpass which takes you to Sherwood Road Rocklea.
This is the Skate Park next to the Scout Hall in Muriel Avenue (I took this one yesterday and today it's higher again)
John Bright Street - once again this is one I took yesterday and today the water was higher again - I just haven't uploaded those photos from my camera just yet.
Heaton St Salisbury (looking off Beaudesert Rd Overpass at Salisbury) taken approx 7.30am today by Brit Ibanez.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Temporary Shop Closure 12.1.11
As most people would be aware, Queensland is facing it's worst Natural Disaster in many, many years.
75% of our state has been considered a Natural Disaster Zone and many areas local to the shop are already affected by the floods.
Beaudesert Road near the Motorama 4x4 by More is under water and has been closed. Muriel Avenue (off which you turn in to get to the shop) is also closed due to flooding.
Water levels are expected to be greater than in 1974 floods, which, many locals will be aware the water levels did come awfully close to where the shop is (across the road where the safety shop and servo is was underwater).
This is the prediction of the area that will be affected by flooding (in yellow) if you look you'll see that our street is on the prediction map.
http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201101/r700540_5364790.pdf
As a result we are not taking risks, and have closed the shop until the imminent risk of flood waters has passed.
Obviously this is a very trying time - many of our clients in the Yeronga, Rocklea, Fairfield, Sherwood, Tennyson areas will already be affected by flood. This is the time when our community needs to band together and work as one to help those who need it, so the closing of the shop is not one that we take lightly.
75% of our state has been considered a Natural Disaster Zone and many areas local to the shop are already affected by the floods.
Beaudesert Road near the Motorama 4x4 by More is under water and has been closed. Muriel Avenue (off which you turn in to get to the shop) is also closed due to flooding.
Water levels are expected to be greater than in 1974 floods, which, many locals will be aware the water levels did come awfully close to where the shop is (across the road where the safety shop and servo is was underwater).
This is the prediction of the area that will be affected by flooding (in yellow) if you look you'll see that our street is on the prediction map.
http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201101/r700540_5364790.pdf
As a result we are not taking risks, and have closed the shop until the imminent risk of flood waters has passed.
Obviously this is a very trying time - many of our clients in the Yeronga, Rocklea, Fairfield, Sherwood, Tennyson areas will already be affected by flood. This is the time when our community needs to band together and work as one to help those who need it, so the closing of the shop is not one that we take lightly.
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