BUCKETTS Way Neighbourhood Group Inc. (BWNG) has received donations of $5,000 each from District 44 Masonic Charities and Gloucester Community Shop.
The recent donations are to support the delivery of its programs and services.
While BWNG receives some government funding, it relies heavily on grants and donations to meet growing community needs.
“The support of organisations like the Freemasons and Gloucester Community Shop means that BWNG can respond to the needs of the people of Gloucester when support is needed most,” said Anna Burley, CEO of BWNG.
Last year, BWNG provided more than $100,000 in financial assistance and emergency food relief to the community. The organisation also facilitated programs to help young people build skills and gain experience, delivered 5,464 hot meals, and injected $3.6 million in employment back into the Gloucester economy.
“This would not be possible without the support of organisations like the Freemasons and Gloucester Community Shop,” Ms Burley added.
“We are extremely grateful to Lodge Gloucester and the Community Shop for this generous funding.
“We recognise that these funds have been raised through the dedication of volunteers and the ongoing support of the local community.
“It takes a significant number of Op-Shop sales to reach $5,000, and we are honoured that they have trusted us to reinvest this money back into our community.
“This support will make a meaningful difference to local people experiencing a crisis.”
Formed in 1989, BWNG is a non-profit, locally focused organisation delivering essential community services to people across Gloucester and surrounding areas.
Its services include in-home aged care, disability support, hardship assistance and health transport.
District 44 Masonic Charities Incorporated is a community-focused charitable entity operated by Freemasons within the Mid Coast region.
One of its key fundraising initiatives is Shop 44, an op-shop located within the Taree Masonic Centre, run by volunteers selling donated goods.
Gloucester Community Shop, located on Church Street, Gloucester, is also volunteer run.
The second-hand shop raises money for local causes by selling pre-loved items that would otherwise be diverted from landfill.
By John WATTS
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