Community groups receive club grants

A number of local charities and community groups were presented with cheques on Friday, August 23, at the Club Grants presentation held at Ettalong Beach Club.

A total of $173,000 was distributed between the groups including Central Coast Outreach Services, Working Age Group Stroke, Hospital Art Australia, Umina Surf Life Saving Club Inc, St Vincent de Paul Ettalong, Concern Australia (Hand Brake Turn), Dizzyland Community Entertainment Foundation, Umina Beach Men's Shed Inc, Centacare Broken Bay (Mary Mac's Place), Central Coast Family Support Service Inc and Youth, Family Education Resources, Peninsula Community Centre and Community Advocates Ltd.

The cheques were presented to the recipients by the Club's chairman Mr Don Young, CEO Mr Bill Jackson and club directors.

The recipients took the opportunity to present to the directors details of what the Club's support meant to their organisation.

Mr Jackson said: "The presentation of these funds back into the community continues to contribute to the economic and social well-being of the Peninsula community and such a presentation is the one of the most humbling and rewarding days for the Club and we look forward to looking after as many similar groups next year."

Media release, 5 Sep 2013

Joy Allan, Ettalong Beach Club