Colliers International in Brisbane held their 10th Annual Charity Lunch on Friday 24 May, raising $60,000 for Property Industry Foundation (PIF), who build homes for at-risk and homeless young people.

More 180 guests attended the event at Blackbird Bar & Grill Restaurant in Brisbane City, which featured entertainment from Australian stand-up comedian, actor, television and radio presenter, Dave Thornton,

The money was raised through corporate sponsorships and donated items that were raffled off and auctioned on the day.

At a glance:

• More than 180 people attended Colliers International Brisbane's 10 Annual Charity Lunch at the Blackbird Bar & Grill Restaurant last Friday.
• Colliers raised $60,000 for the Property Industry Foundation (PIF), which build homes for at-risk and homeless young people.
• A parcel of land at 916 Sandgate Road in Clayfield was gifted to PIF by the Queensland Government as part of the PIF Glass program. 

Colliers International Queensland Chief Executive and member of PIF's Board of Advisors, Simon Beirne, said the donations will go a long way to helping those in need.

“We were delighted with the money raised and thank our key clients and suppliers for supporting Colliers International business and our brand in the community,” he said.

“This year the proceeds will go towards the first PIF House in Brisbane which once built will provide 12 bedrooms for homeless young people. Brisbane Youth Service, who will operate the facility, will support and mentor these young people during a transitional period of 1 to 2 years before they move onto permanent housing."

A parcel of land at 916 Sandgate Road in Clayfield was gifted to PIF by the Queensland Government as part of the PIF Glass program.

Development approval was received this year to refurbish the existing 3-bedroom house on the property and build an additional three 2-bedroom and three 1-bedroom units. 
 
To deliver the project by late 2020, PIF needs to raise a total of $2.2m.

With only $436,000 raised to date, they rely on companies and people across the property industry to provide in-kind services, professional advice, goods and donations to build homes and bedrooms for the homeless youth. 

PIF CEO Kate Mills said the mission of the Property Industry Foundation was to make a tangible difference to the serious and persistent problem of youth homelessness by partnering with respected charities to build safe environments and support charity-managed initiatives focused on education, employment and well-being.

“Everything we do is made possible through the generous support of the corporate donors such as Colliers International, who have contributed $1.7m in total donations to date," she said.

“We work with corporate donors and charity partners in Queensland, NSW and Victoria to help rebuild young lives. One of our key objectives over the next two years is to deliver a total of 125 bedrooms in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane – so that young people have a secure place to call home."

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