It is hoped fundraising for an Orange Sky Laundry van will hit the half-way mark with upcoming events and grants in the pipeline.
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The fundraising tally has reached $36,000.
A total of $100,000 is needed to get the mobile laundry service on the road for the area’s homeless.
The Mid-North Coast Orange Sky Laundry van will provide a mobile laundry service for the homeless from Taree to Kempsey.
Non-profit organisation Make a Difference is behind the fundraising push.
Erin Denham from Make a Difference said people were looking to help others in need.
People can support Make a Difference fundraisers as one way to help out.
Supporters will tee off in a charity golf day at Emerald Downs Golf Course on June 17.
Adenbrook Homes has thrown its support behind the cause as the corporate sponsor of the charity golf day.
Teams of four will take part in the nine-hole ambrose charity golf day.
The cost of entry is $30 a person which includes a cold drink and sausage sandwich.
Use of golf carts for the event will be auctioned off before tee off.
Tickets can be purchased at Emerald Downs Golf Course or call 6582 6120.
Ramsay Health Care has come on board as the corporate sponsor of a jazz fundraiser.
Make a Difference with Jazz is at Bago Vineyards from 10am on July 9.
Big Band Theory, Blu Hypothesis and Dinner with Milton will provide the musical entertainment.
The $10 entry fee is payable at the gate.
Fiesta De Make a Difference at the Town Green Inn on May 26 will also add to the fundraising for the mobile laundry van.