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2012 Annual Appeal

The 2012 Annual Appeal  doorknock across the City of Whitehorse is officially complete!  Over 700 volunteers have doorknocked more than 32,000 households and letterdropped the rest.  A massive effort by our wonderful and dedicated volunteers.  Donations to the appeal is still welcomed and can be made in person to the office, by mail, telephone and online.  One donation to the Chest supports over 40 charitable organisations that assist the citizens of Whitehorse.

A quote sent to us by one of our donors

"It is often easier to become outraged by injustice half a world away than by oppression and discrimination half a block from home"

Carl T. Rowan, US Journalist, Author & former diplomat

News and Events

Sep 19, 2012
Alkira
Alkira Centre – Box Hill Inc. has been a beneficiary of the Whitehorse Community Chest for since 2003.  Alkira’s mission “strives to meet the needs and wishes of people with intellectual disabilities, through care and support, to enrich and challenge them to be a part of the world community.”
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What is the Whitehorse Community Chest?

Since 1962, the Whitehorse Community Chest has helped local charities and welfare agencies serving people needing assistance in our community.

By supporting the Whitehorse Community Chest, you are helping at least 40 charities and welfare agencies in the City of Whitehorse.

Each year we help a broad range of groups and services including:

Our mission is to promote local giving by raising and distributing funds to organisations that provide health, wellbeing, education, recreation and support services.

We focus on partnership development and building strategic alliances that benefit our community.

The Whitehorse Community Chest is managed by volunteers and two part-time staff to serve local residents. Each year nearly 700 volunteer walkers/collectors knock on every door in the community to raise funds that are distributed to local charities and community groups.

How are donations distributed?

We carefully research and consider submissions from registered charitable organisations. The Community Chest supports those who provide benefits, either directly or indirectly, to the Whitehorse Community. If you represent a registered charitable organisation, we welcome your application to become a beneficiary. Please complete and return this Application for Aid form for consideration.

 

 


How You Can Help

Make a donation

Your donation will enable the Whitehorse Community Chest to continue its support of organisations that assist  those who are in need within in our community. You can donate online or through our annual doorknock. Donations of $2.00 or more are tax deductible.

Donate here

Volunteer

Volunteer 2 hours of your time in June to door knock with us. Why not get your church; leisure; school; or work group involved?

Do you want to volunteer? Contact us

Become a Beneficiary

If you represent a charitable organisation, you can encourage your group to apply to become a beneficiary.  With more organisations involved, we can generate more funds and distribute even more needed fundraising dollars! Complete and return the Application for Aid Form

To become involved please  Contact us

Whitehorse Community Chest Sponsors