Local groups rewarded through The Hunt Club Community Fund

Estate project manager the Dennis Family Corporation has awarded a total of $14,000 to 18 local not-for-profit organisations operating in the Cranbourne area through financial grants from The Hunt Club Community Fund for 2011.

The annual initiative assesses, approves and allocates funding of either $500 or $1000 to eligible groups who make application for assistance towards projects, programs and activities within the local community.

“Our Community Fund at The Hunt Club has reached its tenth year and has now distributed in excess of $135,000 to a variety of organisations within the Casey Community,” said Dennis Family Corporation Chief Executive Officer, Peter Levinge.

“The fund rewards some of the important work being carried out in the local community, which often otherwise would go without recognition. We have seen The Hunt Club estate prosper in its development over the past decade and the Community Fund has been an ongoing source of support for an ever expanding list of deserving organisations within the region,” he added.

Grant recipients from The Hunt Club Community Fund of 2011 announced at the presentation function at The Hunt Club Land Sales Office on 14 September were as follows:

• Cranbourne CFA … for bedding for relief staff
• YMCA - Victoria … for its youth mentoring program in Casey
• Cranbourne Information & Support Services … to assist its Christmas support program
• The Hunt Club Kindergarten … for kindergarten equipment
• Botanic Gardens Retirement Village … to assist the Men's Shed program at Junction Village
• Cranbourne Community House … to purchase safety equipment
• Cranbourne Stroke Survivors & Carers Support & Social Group … for a group excursion
• St Vincent De Paul Society - Cranbourne Conference… towards the Back to School Assistance program
• U3A - Cranbourne … for archival equipment for its active retirement projects
• Cranbourne Police Senior Citizens Register … for internet and office expenses
• Femmes - Cardinia/Casey Community Health … for activity and craft materials for the Femmes ladies group
• Cranbourne West Primary School … for its Brunch Club program
• Merinda Park Learning & Community Centre … for safe storage
• Lynbrook Stingers Netball Club … for the purchase of training equipment
• Cranbourne Girl Guides … for a safety ramp in their garage
• Australian Air League - Cranbourne Squadron … towards sun protection
•  Flamingoes Netball Club … to purchase trophies for their two junior teams
• 1st Cranbourne Scout Group … towards hall maintenance