At the May meeting of the Community Trust of Mid & South Canterbury, $128,773 was granted to 21 organisations in the Timaru, Waimate, and Ashburton districts to help key services operate for locals.
Timaru organisations received $37,773, Waimate $5000, Ashburton $41,000, and $45,000 went to district-wide organisations.
District-wide grants were comprised of:
- $10,000 for Alzheimer's South Canterbury for operational costs
- $2500 for the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Association for wraparound services for CF sufferers
- $15,000 for Stopping Violence Services for the Enabling Youth programme
- $10,000 for Age Concern South Canterbury for operational costs
- $7500 for Youthline Central South Island for their crisis line.
In the Timaru district, $37,773 was granted for services comprised of:
- $2000 to Barry’s Food Bank towards their pet food drive for pensioners,
- $4000 to Bellyful NZ for nourishing whānau in Geraldine,
- $5000 as a guarantee against loss for the NZ Choral Federation and the Big Sing in Timaru,
- $5000 to South Canterbury Neighbourhood Support,
- $1000 for Target Shooting South Canterbury for range operating expenses,
- $3273 to Air Training Corps for operational costs,
- $10,000 to Parkinson’s NZ for wrap-around support for people with Parkinson’s in South Canterbury,
- $7500 to Timaru Yacht and Powerboat Club towards insurance costs.
In the Waimate district, $5000 was granted to Waimate Community Church for Christmas in the Square.
Community trust chief executive officer Tim Barnett said these grants were to help keep the doors open for important organisations throughout Mid and South Canterbury.
"We are very aware of the increasing cost pressures on charities and non-profit groups who provide essential services across our region, and we are here to support them.
"Our key message is always that we are here to help."
— APL
