Sunday 7 September 2014
Millers Point Spring Picnic Pozible
SAVE YOUR HERITAGE. SAVE OUR COMMUNITY On March 19, 2014, all of the public housing tenants of Millers Point, Dawes Point and The Rocks, were told that they would be evicted from their homes and from their neighbourhood within two years, with the properties to be sold off. They were told that there was nothing they could do to stop it. Listed on the State Heritage Register since 2003, this unique community and vital part of Sydney's history is about to change forever. While some households have moved on and the first house has been sold, there are still over 200 public housing resident households that remain, many for whom the thought of leaving is unbearable. So show your support, come and celebrate the heart and soul of Millers Point, Dawes Point and The Rocks with the community and supporters. Supporters include a range of people and organisations from local businesses and home owners, artists, musicians and other creatives, academics, legal organisations, Sydney Mayors from various local government areas, and local members of parliament from different parties. The diversity inherent in the community of supporters, proves that the values that lie at the heart of this protest and celebration, are human values shared by many. The people of Millers Point, Dawes Point and The Rocks, are a community of people that represent history, diversity and inclusion in Sydney. The residents of Sirius at The Rocks are being evicted from a purpose built apartment block, and many others are the direct descendants of wharf and docks workers from as long as five and six generations back. These are the very people, the historical community, for whom the homes were built. A true community can't be built by developers, and we know that these are common values, so come celebrate the Millers Point, Dawes Point and The Rocks community with us on September 14th. Millers Point Spring Picnic Facebook Page The Official Millers Point - Save Our Homes Facebook Page SMH Interactive Millers Point Community History Site Sign the change.org petition The State Heritage Register The photographs of residents and the accompanying texts used on this platform have been compiled by Margaret Bishop and John Dunn. The main, informational text was written by Cara Cumming King, with contributions by Sally Cushing. The poster was created by Sally Cushing. Diego Bonetto, a pozible ambassador, provided expert insight into running a successful pozible campaign. Reg Mombassa (aka Chris O'Doherty) created and donated the amazing art work that features on the badges and t-shirts. Also, I want to say thank you to all the residents of Millers Point, Dawes Point and The Rocks, in conjunction with whom this campaign page was created. You are amazing, and the Spring Picnic will be amazing, I know it! Cara. How the funds will be used The funds raised will go towards costs of a PA System and a stage, for live entertainment. Help us make this important day memorable. Any funds raised over the reserve will go towards other costs related to celebrating, and fighting for the community of Millers Point, Dawes Point and The Rocks. Challenges We are hoping for clear skies, good spirits and beautiful hearted people. We are doing our best to have plenty of plan B's ready to go. If we fall short of fund raising we will have to downgrade, improvise and make do. We will have fun no matter what.
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