Congratulations to the recent recipients of the Lord Mayor's Community Trust's Second Grant Round for 2011. We donated just over $55,000 to seven amazing charity groups providing valuable services to those in need in Brisbane.
2011 September Grant Recipients
The Glenleighden School – CHI.L.D Association; http://www.glenleighden.org.au/pages/aboutchild2.html
CHI.L.D. is an incorporated voluntary organisation and registered charity whose constitutional charter is to serve the interests of children and young people with childhood language and related disorders through the promotion and provision of essential services.
Kingfisher Adult Learning Programs Inc (KALP); http://www.kalp.org.au/
Kingfisher Adult Learning Programs Inc is a small innovative and quality service provider on Brisbane's north side for young adults with intellectual and other disabilities, and challenging behaviours.
Magic Moments (Brisbane Basket Brigade); http://www.magicmoments.org.au/your-local-brigade/qld---brisbane
The Magic Moments Foundation of Australia is a non-profit organisation formed to create a coalition of caring volunteers who are committed to consistently reaching and assisting people who are often forgotten by society.
The International Basket Brigade is the annual campaign to provide food and gifts for people that need a hand – children, the elderly, hungry & homeless – during the holiday season each year.
Montrose Access; http://www.montroseaccess.org.au/
Montrose Access provides therapy, respite and recreation services to more than 600 children and young adults with physical disabilities throughout Queensland.
Noah’s Ark Centre; http://www.noahsark.net.au/
Noah’s Ark is a not-for-profit charitable organisation committed to the provision of high quality professional and developmental support to children with a disability or additional needs.
Sids and Kids QLD Inc; http://www.sidsandkids.org/offices/queensland/
SIDS and Kids Queensland provide bereavement support to Queensland families who have experienced the sudden and unexpected death of a baby during pregnancy, birth and infancy regardless of the cause.
Suited to Success; http://suitedtosuccess.org/
Suited to Success is a not-for-profit organisation which runs programs in personal growth, including Dress for Success which helps disadvantaged women into the workforce by providing them with professional attire and career development tools such as training in interview techniques and presentation skills.