Thursday, January 4, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Community Bank Gives Back

Community Bank Home Hill and Ayr have shared their gratitude with the Burdekin community after another successful Giving Tree initiative in 2023.

Throughout the month of December, both branches set up Giving Trees and accepted gift donations for children between the ages of 12 and 18 years of age, as well as gift vouchers and food donations.

On December 18, the gifts were collected, wrapped and given to the children who attend Burdekin Education Program who were so grateful for the gifts they were given from everyone who took the time to donate something.

“We want to say a massive thank you to all our lovely customers and the local businesses who donated to our 2023 Bendigo Community Bank Home Hill and Ayr Giving tree for Burdekin Education Program!” Community Bank Home Hill and Ayr shared on social media.

“We couldn’t be any more proud of our Burdekin community and their generous donations.

“The kids involved with the program are going to have a special Christmas this year.

“It has been an honour to be a part of.”

The Burdekin Education Program is a small campus offering an alternative educational program.

Seeking to respond to the needs of young people where they are, the program works on developing a personal learning plan to empower each young person to achieve their goals.  

Burdekin Education Program aims to foster honest and authentic relationships with young people, their families and our community through supporting and celebrating the uniqueness of each person.

Community Bank Home Hill and Ayr collected donations for Burdekin Education Program throughout December. Photo supplied

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