COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Media Release
Contact: David Fitzgerald
Ph: 02 6852 1488
E: generalmanager@forbesservices.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Forbes Services Memorial Club helps Community Groups prosper in 2019
$76,834.00 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
GIFTED TO FORBES COMMUNITY GROUPS
A total of thirty one (31) community groups have shared in receiving financial assistance from Forbes Services Memorial Club in 2019 totalling in excess of $76,000.00. This financial assistance will assist in running of their respective organisations and to help them prosper.
The latest chunk of funding totalling $42,000 was recently presented to the recipients at a cheque presentation ceremony.
In addition to this financial assistance, the Club has also supported numerous community groups with sponsorships and In-Kind donations, including free room hire for not-for-profit community group meetings. We estimate these sponsorships and InKind donations to be in the tens of thousands.
Financial Assistance Recipients for 2019 are: Lachlan Legacy, Forbes Torchbearers for Legacy, Can Assist Forbes, Forbes Pre School, Forbes RSL Sub Branch, Forbes Arts Society, Beyond Blue, Forbes Business Chamber, Lifeline Central West, Youth Off The Streets, Grazing Down The Lachlan, Forbes Rugby League Club, Forbes Rugby Union Club, Bedgerabong Picnic, Forbes Golf Association, Lachlan Valley Community Radio, Red Bend Junior League, NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show, Forbes Camel Races, Forbes Rodeo, Forbes Jockey Club and Forbes Diggers Harness Racing Club, Forbes Sorting & Penning Club, Forbes Prostate Cancer Support Group, Forbes Community Men’s Shed, Forbes Historical Society, Rotary Club of Forbes Ipomoea, Forbes CWA Evening Branch and Forbes View Club.
President of Forbes Services Memorial Club Wayne Richards said, “We think this financial support is not just a gift to the recipients, but also to the whole community”. Mr. Richards went onto say “all financial assistance is aimed at helping as many local community groups as possible”.
If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with David Fitzgerald, please contact Forbes Services Memorial Club on 02 6852 1488 or email generalmanager@forbesservices.com
The Forbes Services Memorial Club Community Chest Charity Raffle Program
We are proud to be part of the Forbes community, and we always support our locals! Check out the entries below to see the receipients and how much money members and guests have recently given from the Community Chest Charity Raffles.
If you know of are on the Committee of a Not-For-Profit Organistaion and could do with some financial assistance from the FSMC Community Chest Charity Raffle program then write to the General Manager expressing an interest and what/how the organisation contributes to the Forbes Community.
Send all correspondence to:
The General Manager
Forbes Services Memorial Club
PO Box 150
FORBES NSW 2871
Since the inception of the Community Chest Charity Raffle Program in November 2015 to July 2018, the Club has donated $90,922.50.
December 2016
Community Chest Charity Raffle Recipients – 2016
Feb 2016 – State Emergency Service Forbes $1,518.00
Mar 2016 – Jemealong Retirement Village Careres Group $2,850.00
Apr 2016 – Forbes Basket Ball Association $2,941.00
May 2016 – Mater Nursing Home Auxiliary $2,123.00
Jun 2016 – Red Bend Junior Rugby League $2,489.00
Jul 2016 – Lauchlan House With No Steps $3,607.70
Aug 2016 – Forbes Auto Sports Club $1,853.00
Sep 2016 – Forbes Women’s Refuge $1,900.00
Oct 2016 – Friends of the Forbes Hospital $2,697.20
Nov 2016 – Forbes Breast Cancer Support Group $3,193.00
Dec 2016 – Forbes Junior Cricket $4,258.00
December 2015
Community Chest Charity Raffle Recipients – 2015
Dec 2015 – Torchbearers for Legacy $2,509.00
FSMC ClubGrants – Get Funding for Your Group
Can your group use extra funding to benefit the community? Forbes Services Memorial Club is always looking for new ways to support our community. To learn how to apply for funding, please contact our club today!
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