Margaret River Community Centre Inc. receives $20,000 grant for emergency relief

The Margaret River Community Centre Incorporation is starting the new year with a well-deserved cash splash thanks to some extra funding from Lotterywest. The MRCC Inc. will receive a $20,000 Lotterywest grant, to go towards the organisation’s assistance programs for people experiencing disadvantage and hardship. Referrals to external support groups are also made to those who may need further assistance. Providing relief to more than 400 individuals and families each year, Member for Warren-Blackwood Jane Kelsbie said the group’s tireless efforts were “amazing.” “Every day, they are providing support to the members of our community who need it most, whether it be fuel or pharmacy vouchers, groceries or referrals to other supports and assistance,” she said. “They do a wonderful job and I’m pleased we’ve again been able to support the organisation with Lotterywest funding to continue their important work.” In addition to their work in the local community, the MRCC Inc team run a soup kitchen on Mondays and Wednesdays, organise “winter warmer” drives over the colder months and arrange Christmas hampers for vulnerable families over the festive season. MRCC Inc centre manager Lydell Huntly called the funding a “welcome addition.” “These funds will allow us to better meet the needs of families struggling with the increasing cost of living, housing affordability and the increased costs of accessing supports in regional areas,” she said. “Thank you to Lotterywest for their ongoing support to the local community through this generous grant.”