Rainbow Gate closes

Peninsula charity Rainbow Love will farewell its main centre of operations, Rainbow Gate, on December 12, to make way for the development of a new seniors living development in West St, Umina.

"It is with a great deal of sadness that our time at 207 West St, Umina, has expired," charity founder Ms Susie O'Donnell said.

"Rainbow Gate will continue to look for new premises.

"I would like to thank Jim and John Hawkins for their support in letting us stay as long as they have and we wish them all the best with their development plans for the site.

"I am sure their plans will be a great addition to the local community."

The charity's final car boot sale at Rainbow Gate was held on December 6, with a first birthday celebration held on December 7.

Rainbow Gate opened its doors to the community in April this year to raise much-needed funds for children with high medical needs including physical and cognitive disabilities, chronic and terminal illness.

From its headquarters at 207 West St, Umina, Rainbow Love held weekly car boot sales and various workshops and events to raise money.

Ms O'Donnell said the charity would continue to raise money for local children in need.

Press release, 2 Dec 2008 Susie O'Donnell, Rainbow Love