Charity and Donations

“Dine out… Help out" from 10th November to 24th December 2008 For the six weeks in the lead-up to Christmas, StreetSmart partners with restaurants including Steakhouse at Pier 35 to ask diners to make a small donation to StreetSmart on their bill.

Every table is asked to add $2 or more to their bill, not even the price of a coffee or mineral water. It’s a simple idea that adds up to a big impact on the lives of people who are homeless. So when you are planning a night out think about taking a simple action and book at a StreetSmart participating restaurant. While you are there encourage your fellow diners to dig deep and leave your donation on your bill. Be it meeting up with friends, family or an office or business function we need you to get involved. 100% of your donation goes to work: StreetSmart operational expenses are funded through sponsorship partners allowing us to guarantee to the community that 100% of your donations are distributed directly to charity recipients. RESULTS in 2007 diners at 185 restaurants raised $224,000 in Victoria, NSW/ACT and Queensland. If you don't want to participate in the $2 donation, simply notify your waiter. Participating restaurants for 2008 include; Butchers Grill, Saganaki, Windows on the Bay, Steakhouse, Livebait, BlueFire, Belllissimo Cusina & Trattoria, Yum Cha Dragon, Mecca Bah View full list at streetsmartaustralia.org

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On behalf of the school community of Diamond Valley Special Development School I would like to thank you for your donation which we used as a prize in conjunction with our Music Trivia Night.

Financially the evening was a great success with just over $4,400 being raised, which is an excellent result for a small school like ours. The evening was also a great social success with everyone in attendance having a terrific time while they happily parted with their money. This would have not been possible without the generosity of the businesses and organisations we approached.

As you are aware, we raffled your prize individually and I am happy to report we raises $280 on the dinner voucher. The money raised will be used to purchase much needed communication aids for our speech impaired students.

Jenny Crellin
Fund Raising Co-ordinator
Diamond Valley Special Development School. 19 October 2005

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Thank you for supporting our school on the occasion of our Trivia Night.

A great night was had by all and your generous donation of a $98 dinner voucher at the Steakhouse restaurant was greatly appreciated.

Yours Sincerely,
Peter Leonard
Principal. Lilydale Primary School. 23 Aug 05