By Ian Neubauer

The Property Industry Foundation (PIF) is putting the final touches on its annual charity gala event, a sit-down dinner that has this year been stylised to reflect the spirit of the Olympic Games.

Taking place this Friday (August 22) at Sydney’s Australian Jockey Club, the premiere property event will feature live auction, silent auctions and a dance band to provide the industry with a night of client entertaining, business networking and the chace to give something back to the community.

“We have a major crisis with young people — children as young as 14 years — living on our streets,” said PIF chief executive, Rosemary Smithson.

“The money raised will contribute to the refurbishment of the old Ashfield Arts Sschool building for the Exodus Foundation who, from the frontline, address crisis issues relating to family breakdown, dug and alcohol abuse, physical abuse and grief associated with young people at risk.”

Tickets to the event are $250+GST per head and available by calling 02 9241 6000.