Here’s your fix of the warm and fuzzies.
In the last issue of Adelady Magazine, we told you all about a truly incredible project happening right here in SA. Three amazing South Australian businesses (Emerald Way Mount Barker, Urban Edge SA and Century 21) have come together to build a beautiful two storey, four bedroom, three bathroom home in Mount Barker. And once completed, this spectacular home is going to be auctioned off. Sounds pretty standard, right? Wrong! Because this is a no reserve auction, with the net proceeds from the auction to be donated to Variety SA — the Children’s Charity. Words can’t even begin to explain the difference it will make to so many lives.
Whenever we chat with the three people leading the charge on this home, lovingly named The Amelie, they quickly turn the conversation back to the cause and the big “why?” behind this extraordinary gesture. But we think they, along with the 25+ other businesses that have offered their support, deserve a whole lot more than that.
Let’s meet the exceptional people who have turned the Emerald Way Charity Home into a reality.
Joe Belperio — Emerald Way Mt Barker
Joe is the heart and soul of this project. Having experienced the struggles of a child with needs firsthand and tragically losing his daughter Amelie at only three, Joe decided to donate a 495m2 block at the entrance of his new development, Emerald Way in Mount Barker. And that’s where it all began. For Joe, this project and the fundraising it creates means more than anything. “It’s not a dream anymore; now it’s just exciting. Thank you to everyone that’s been involved.”
Ameen Farah — Urban Edge SA
What’s a block of land without a home to sit on top of it? There aren’t many builders out there that would do what Ameen has done by donating an architecturally-designed, double-storey home! “We understood Joe’s story about his daughter, so when the opportunity came along to do something with him for Variety SA, we jumped on board. It’s been incredible to see other South Australians get behind the build, too — we have over 25 trades and suppliers donating part of their time or their products, including timber and steel. It’s just amazing,” says Ameen.
Greg Nybo — Century 21
The final piece to the puzzle was Greg, who actually introduced Ameen and Joe in the first place. But he was also determined to be involved and make a contribution. Not only will Century 21 be donating their time and efforts in marketing and auctioning the house, but as a collective group, they have also dedicated 2024 to raising funds for this cause. “We’re unbelievably proud to be a part of the Emerald Way Charity Home team and we can’t wait for the auction! It’s going to be an auction with a twist — which means there is no reserve. So on the day, whoever places the highest offer will be the lucky new homeowner, with net proceeds from the auction donated directly to Variety SA,” says Greg. “By raising funds for Variety — the Children’s Charity, we can make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children and give them a better chance for a brighter future.”
The Emerald Way Charity Home is being built as we speak and is expected to go to auction in late 2024. For updates and more information, make sure to jump online. In a world that can sometimes feel a little scary, these three people and the companies behind them are a reminder to look for the light and see what incredible things can happen when we all come together.
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