High heeled fundraiser hoping for well-heeled donors

Ashlee McGuire knows what it is like growing up with depression and anxiety and she wants to show others that help is at hand.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe22 January 2020Orange City LifeCharity, Mental Health, Depression and Anxiety, Drag QueensComment

Making better

Before Christmas we told you about a very special delivery to families in Tullamore and Trundle.

COMMUNITYBob Holland15 January 2020Orange City LifeAshcrofts, Charity, Let's Make BetterComment

Hope for Our Wildlife

If you’ve been doubting the Aussie Spirit of late read on, I’m about to put your mind at ease. We’ve got some wonderfully resilient and caring people in our community, and we are proud to share the story of one in our very own backyard.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman15 January 2020Orange City LifeDrought, Animals, Charity, BushfiresComment

The Spirit of Christmas

Christmas is a time for spreading goodwill and I think it’s fair to say that it happens more around Christmas than at any other time of the year

COMMUNITY HELP FILEBob Holland18 December 2019Charity, Compassion, Sponsership Comment

Strings Program Give to CWA

The Country Women’s Association Orange branch recently received a cheque from student performers in the Kinross Wolaroi School’s ‘Strings Program.’

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman18 December 2019Orange City LifeCWA, Violin, Charity, MusicComment

Cadia digs deep to support Christmas Toy Drive

The Salvation Army Christmas Toy Drive got a special delivery of more than 150 toys and gift vouchers on Friday thanks to employees of Newcrest Mining’s Cadia Valley Operations.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe18 December 2019Orange City LifeCharity, Christmas, Salvos, Salvation ArmyComment

Double the reasons to join Cruisin’ Along Drought Drive in 2020

The 12th annual Cruisin’ Along charity drive in May will serve a dual purpose; raising money for Cancer research while supporting Central Western towns feeling the pinch from this sustained drought.

COMMUNITYGuest User18 December 2019Orange City LifeCharity, Drought, Cancer, Rotary, VilliagesComment

Students Efforts to Help those Less Fortunate over Christmas

Over the past couple of weeks, students from Catherine McAuley Catholic Primary School have been gathering items for their annual St Vincent De Paul’s Christmas hamper appeal.

COMMUNITYMelise Coleman11 December 2019Orange City LifeCatherine McAuley, CharityComment

Charitable Foundation reaches milestone with $25,000 grant to Orange’s Ronald McDonald House

Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation is celebrating having provided a total of $20.6 million to enable 472 community projects for disadvantaged marginalised and isolated communities in regional New South Wales.

COMMUNITYOrange City Life11 December 2019Orange City LifeNewcastle Permanent, CharityComment

$100,276.60 raised for Regional children’s hospitals

Southern Cross Austereo’s annual Give Me 5 for Kids has seen more than $100,000 raised for the Children’s Ward at the Orange Health Service.

COMMUNITYContributed5 December 2019Orange City LifeGive Me 5 For Kids, Charity, Southern Cross AustereoComment

Family distillery auction first release for bushfire victims

Local family distillery Jones and Smith are offering you the chance to buy a very special keepsake —with all the money going a good cause.

COMMUNITYGuest User5 December 2019Orange City LifeCharity, Gin, BushfiresComment

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child is a worldwide project that is part of Samaritans Purse, it’s purpose is to aid people in disadvantaged situations, such as; natural disasters, poverty and war

COMMUNITY HELP FILEMelise Coleman20 November 2019Orange City LifeSamaritan's Purse, Charity, ChristmasComment

Long Lunch with a legend of sports commentary

Put Orange First invites you to join legendary sports commentator Jim Maxwell at a long lunch to raise money for charity Gotcha4Life.

PUT ORANGE FIRSTContributed13 November 2019Orange City LifeSport, CharityComment

Nevaeh And Sienna's Christmas Miracle: a day of family fun!

This Saturday 7-year-old twins Nevaeh and Sienna Hodge will be cutting 30 centimetres off their locks to help make a wig for a sick child in time for Christmas.

COMMUNITY HELP FILEGuest User13 November 2019Orange City LifeHair, CharityComment

Knitting up Good Deeds

Local knitters are putting their needles to work for a worthy cause; making scores of tiny hats and jumpers for babies born in poverty-stricken areas of Uganda.

COMMUNITYJonathan Roe13 November 2019Orange City LifeKnitting, CharityComment

Melbourne Cup MS Lunch

Earlier this week, Orange local Hilary Britton, along with her sister, Pip Hogg and friend Sarah Mac Smith, hosted their annual Melbourne Cup Fundraising Lunch for MS Research at Lolli Redini’s.

COMMUNITY HELP FILEMelise Coleman6 November 2019Orange City LifeCharity, MSComment

Let’s make EVEN better with IGA’s Drought Appeal

Last week we told you about a fabulous initiative that the IGA Team are running to help families and students at a couple of rural schools at Trundle and Tullamore

LOVIN' LOCALBob Holland6 November 2019Orange City LifeCharity, Drought, Let's Make BetterComment

Sharing the Dignity this Christmas

I know, it’s only just November.. What’s this Christmas business?! This is for a good cause though, trust me.

COMMUNITY HELP FILEMelise Coleman6 November 2019Orange City LifeCharity, Dignity, Women, HomelessnessComment

Tractor lovers help sick kids soar

Tractor lovers from around the Central West have helped ensure sick kids get the care they need, raising more than $90,000 for the transport charity Little Wings.

COMMUNITYGuest User6 November 2019Orange City LifeTractors, CharityComment