Mary Mac's Place receives $12,000
Mary Mac's Place has received more than $12,000 in donations over the past month, according to project coordinator Ms Robyn Schacht.
"Everglades Country Club has again demonstrated its strong support of Mary Mac's Place with a generous donation of $12,000 through its Community Development Support Expenditure scheme," Ms Schacht said.
"This welcome donation will assist with running costs of the program, particularly food costs which have increased by 31 per cent over the past 12 months.
"Last month alone the team at Mary Mac's prepared and served 1735 meals to people in need."
Ms Schacht said a morning tea was held on October 21, with volunteers, steering committee members and club directors to show its appreciation.
"Judith and Gai inspected the service at Mary Mac's before rolling up their sleeves to join volunteers on duty in the kitchen," Ms Schacht said.
"Many benefits flow from partnerships such as the one which exists between Everglades Country Club and Mary Mac's Place, not only for the people it directly assists, but also in building stronger links within our community."
The Woy Woy charity also received a $300 donation from Energy Australia.
"The source of this welcome contribution is Energy Australia's Regional Employee's Community Care Program which supports charities on the Central Coast through annual donations," Ms Schacht said.
"Peter Duffey explained that Mary Mac's was the 17th charity this year to receive funding through its special program.
Mary Mac's Place is a charitable work of St John the Baptist Parish Woy Woy Peninsula, supported by Centacare Broken Bay.
Mary Mac's is open between 11am and 1pm weekdays, assisting all those in need through the provision of a nourishing meal and information and referrals to appropriate community services.
All donations made to Mary Mac's Place are tax deductible.
For more information, phone Robyn Schacht on 4341 0584.
Press release, 27 Oct 2009
Robyn Schacht, Mary Mac's Place