As a long term patron of The Salvation Army, PAYCE will donate $15,000 to the Brisbane appeal as a gold level sponsor. The Brisbane appeal will be launched at a distinguished event on 24 March 2015. Attending will be His Excellency, The Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, Queensland Premier and Minister for the Arts, The Hon Annastacia Palaszczuk, Brisbane Lord Mayor, Graham Quirk and other dignitaries.
PAYCE will also donate $10,000 to the Ipswich Red Shield Appeal as major naming sponsor for the third consecutive year. A further donation of $7,000 will be made to Townsville's appeal. The Townsville launch will take place on 21 April 2015 with the Ipswich launch to follow two days later on the 23 April 2015.
Brian Boyd and PAYCE continue support for the Ipswich Red Shield Appeal in 2015.
PAYCE Managing Director, Brian Boyd said his company was appreciative to have the opportunity to aid the Salvation Army Queensland Appeal as more and more individuals and families across the State are finding it increasingly arduous to make ends meet.
"The Red Shield Appeal is one of the most worthy fundraisers in the country and we are proud to expand our involvement in Queensland to the city of Brisbane and Townsville," he said.
PAYCE has been a sponsor of the Ipswich Appeal for the past two years and continues the association into 2015.
Mr Boyd said The Salvation Army deserved generous, continued financial support, especially from the business world, to keep up the good work of providing social support.
"Queenslanders would be acutely aware of the extraordinary role The Salvation Army plays both during and in the aftermath of natural disasters, which can impact any of us without warning," Mr Boyd explained.
"Already this year, Queensland has experienced a number of fierce storms and damaging conditions, including tropical cyclone Marcia, which resulted in major flooding in central and northern areas of the state. Brisbane also experienced severe thunderstorms and, in each instance, the Salvos were some of the first services to arrive to help alleviate suffering and provide welfare," Mr Boyd continued.
"It's a privilege to be associated with an organisation that does such amazing work in turning the lives of individuals and families around," Brian Boyd said.
Dominic Sullivan and PAYCE - Social Equity Through Not-for-Profit Organisations.
PAYCE's General Manager, Dominic Sullivan said PAYCE is strongly committed to social equity.
"For many years, PAYCE has been helping provide support to those in society disadvantaged by circumstances," he said.
"Our policy is to work alongside respected not-for-profit organisations and groups in supporting the good services and assistance being delivered across communities."
Salvation Army Queensland Thanks PAYCE for Sponsorship of this year's Red Shield Appeal.
The Salvation Army's Queensland spokesperson, Major Neil Dickson said PAYCE was an outstanding supporter of The Salvation Army and the annual Red Shield Appeal.
"On behalf of The Salvation Army Queensland, I would like to express our appreciation to Brian and his company for their generosity this year and their ongoing support," he said.
The Red Shield Appeal will make a positive difference to more than one million Australians who depend on The Salvation Army each year in their time of need.
About PAYCE
PAYCE is a publicly listed Australian company with a proven track record of creating dynamic and cohesive new communities.
Founded in 1978, PAYCE is now recognised as a leader in innovative urban renewal with an award winning reputation for transforming places through integrated residential, retail and commercial developments.
PAYCE is currently planning a landmark urban renewal project on the site of the former Peters Ice Cream factory at West End in Brisbane in partnership with Sekisui House Australia. The West Village project will see the 2.5 hectare site transformed into a vibrant community hub, with a mix of residential apartments, retail outlets, workplaces and open spaces.