Our "SOS Crisis" fund is an emergency relief support to help those who are in crisis through circumstances that have found them in dire need.

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Having had access to emergency relief funding for 44 years, unfortunately this funding was cut.

However, we believe it the utmost importance that as a community/neighbourhood centre, being often the first port of call for people who are in desperate need, that we should have the resources available to assist.

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In the past we have helped women and their children who have fled from violent homes to relocate through transport costs or furniture removals, continuing education, school fees, food assistance etc.

We have also helped those who have found themselves suddenly homeless through other crises such as disasters or financial loss - mostly in circumstances beyond their control.

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Key Areas of Expenditure

Food assistance

Purchase blankets, socks, home utensils eg heater, and other essential items

Relocation costs - transport, furniture removal and/or temporary storage costs, pet care/boarding

Continuing education, school fees, uniforms etc

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As a community centre we are also able to provide wrap around services through our own programs, including the Energy Accounts Payment Assistance Scheme (EAPA), and further support and referral to other appropriate avenues of assistance, connecting people in need with the people who can help.

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Most people find themselves in crisis at some point in their lives and here at

Gosford City Community & Information Services (GCCIS) we are passionate about

helping people to find relief in these times.  

One day it could happen to you.

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Please donate towards our cause by clicking on

the "Give NOW" button.

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We sincerely thank you for supporting us to support

others. 

Our volunteers are very important to us and we couldn't operate successfully without them. 

Volunteers make a valuable contribution to the community and the services we are able to offer.

Volunteering makes a meaningful and positive contribution to our community - and it has huge benefits for you too...
 

• Learn or develop new skills and build your confidence.

• Meet interesting and diverse people, make new friends and gain new experiences

• Improve your health and wellbeing and feel a part of something 

• Follow a pathway to employment and enhance your resume 

• Get on-the-job experience in an area of study 

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We need volunteers in the following areas:

• Reception

• Gardening

• Building maintenance

• Event management

• Social media and newsletter production

• Assistance with programs and services

• School holiday programs

• Any programs or activities you are skilled in that we could offer to the community.

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If this sounds interesting to you then give us a call on 4329 4477 or drop into our centre in Pandala Rd, Narara (opposite the Narara Valley High School)

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