11/09/2024
Thank you to everyone who came through the open day on Saturday.
Trustees of both partners Community Trust of Mid & South Canterbury and ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ญ ๐
๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง were there to welcome special guests and the public to show them through the building before our tenants begin operating over the next few months.
As much as there was an intention to take photos throughout the day, we missed that opportunity, but more importantly did get to speak to our wonderful community about this project.
Below are some photos kindly provided by . Go and read the article in the latest edition.
It is also important to share that this building is 100% community owned.
The Geraldine District Foundation have raised their share from The Geraldine Licensing Trust along with funding from Mackenzie Charitable Foundation, Geraldine Community Board, Geraldine Anzac Commemoration Trust, Timaru District Council, Lotto Community Grants, Pub Charity, Geraldine District Lioness Lions Club, Thomas Hobson Trust, The Geraldine Town & Country Club, Bidwell Trust, Rylstone Trust, Mt Peel Station, Geraldine Auto Restorations and several local private donors.
They are still raising $250,000 to enable the Geraldine community to own 50%. If you would like to donate you can give to their Givealittle page https://givealittle.co.nz/org/geraldine-district-foundation
This is the first social investment by Community Trust of Mid & South Canterbury which will benefit the Geraldine district for many years to come.
Furniture is being purchased for the community consult rooms and meeting spaces, the signage will be complete over the next few weeks and we will keep you informed about when the community spaces will be open.
Have a great day