A huge night recently as Epping Community Bank joined a crowd of almost 200 guests for a big fundraiser for Community Christian Aid (CCA) NSW Youth Mental Health programs. It seemed like everyone was very keen to reconnect with their community after so much COVID chaos and CCA’s organisers did not disappoint.

They put on a fabulous spread, with amazing cultural performances from their leisure learning program, many silent auction items, raffles and lucky door prizes, and a live auction. Stefan Sojka, from our Community Funding & Business Development Committee was given the role of auctioneer and made the generous gesture, on behalf of our attending board, to match whatever funds were raised for the live auction. CCA were most thrilled to hear that he managed to push the bidding up.

The opportunity to talk to the large captive audience of committee locals about the Community Bank shared value model, was one that couldn’t be missed. The more local communities take advantage of our Branch’s services, the more we can continue to support such wonderful local programs and causes.

Pictured above from L-R: Stefan Sojka, board members Justin Kang, Janet McGarry, Jacqui McCann and Craig Gallagher with CCANSW President, Peter Garrard.