Charitable work receives fund boost after 2014 grants announced

  • 2014-12-02
The Holy Trinity Arrowsmith Program at Bentleigh, near Moorabbin in Victoria, has received a grant for $10,000 to continue its work with people who have learning disabilities.

The cash comprised a portion of the $40,000 in funding awarded to local organisations as part of the Kingston Charitable Fund.

This year, the City of Kingston grants will be shared among a host of worthy causes, including emergency services, food relief agencies and benevolent societies.

Kingston Mayor Cr Paul Peulich said the funds would assist community groups in continuing with their vital work of helping those in need.

He paid tribute to their tireless efforts, which he said contributed a great deal to the people of Kingston.

The Holy Trinity Arrowsmith Program, which is this year’s largest grant recipient, is planning a first for Victoria with a three-year pilot project. It will involve 30 children and is aimed at strengthening people with learning difficulties’ cognitive abilities.

The work of many of the organisations has often been included in flyer and brochure printing, undertaken by the council to inform residents of some of the important work undertaken by volunteers within the community.

Other grant recipients include the Kingston City Church Emergency Resources ($6000), Bayside Community Information and Support Service ($5000), Make a Difference Dingley ($4000), Longbeach Food Distribution Centre ($3200), Victoria SES – Chelsea Unit ($3000), Matt’s Place ($3000), Springvale Benevolent Society ($3000), Chelsea Benevolent Society ($2000) and the Lighthouse Foundation ($1500).