The program, founded by Forster artist, Donna Rankin, uses art, mindfulness, reflection and connection to others to help lift self esteem and arm young peole with skills and knowledge to better cope with life’s challenges.

It has been running at Great Lakes College, Forster and Tuncurry campuses for the past nine years.

In order to sustain Donna's worthwhile program Heart to Heart  a wonderful Social Program that supports local youths who face great challenges in their lives, more funds are needed, co-organiser Felicia Lieberman said.

With a theme, Welcome to Winter, the three course lunch will be held at The Reef, Forster from noon.

Along with entertainment, Donna will speak about her program.

“Having just appeared on the ABC Women at Work, series, we are very excited to be able to hear of where she is going in her Heart to Heart journey.

“Our local businesses have once again been overly generous with their donations for our raffle prizes. In addition, we are having a silent auction for a weekend at Coomba Park.”

Contact Felicia by email: felicialieberman@hotmail.com or phone. 0410475061