December 2009 Donations
15 Dec 2009
Otago Community Trust announces December donations
The Otago Community Trust has given Moana House $95,000 towards a major upgrade of its community rehabilitation facilities in Dunedin. The grant was part of $443,000 distributed by the Otago Community Trust to to 36 organisations throughout Otago in December, said CEO Mr Keith Ellwood.
Other larger donations included Te Runanga Otakou $92,000 to assist with design costs for the upgrade of its marae facilities, Servants Health Centre Trust $25,000 to set up in Dunedin a facility for people who cannot afford access to the health care they need, and Netball Otago $50,000 towards the Southern Steel's 2010 Tasman Cup campaign.
Downie Stewart Foundation – Moana House
Moana House is a therapeutic community facility run by the Downie Stewart Foundation, which assists male offenders with drug and alcohol problems. It has been operating in Dunedin for 22 years. IIts existing 11 bed facility will be expanded, with the Ministry of Health funding a further six beds as part of the Prime Minister’s Methamphetamine Plan. The upgrade of the newhouse will begin in the new year, and it’s hoped it will be in use by April 2010.
Te Runanga O Otakou
The $92,000 grant will be used to complete the detailed design phase of the planned expansion and upgrade of the Marae facilities at Otakou near Dunedin.
Netball Otago
The Otago Community Trust’s annual donation to Netball Otago will assist with the costs of the Southern Steel netball team competing in the 2010 Tasman Cup in New Zealand.
Servants Health Centre Trust
The Servants Health Centre Trust has been set up by a group of health professionals who are concerned about the unequal access to health care, and the growing number of people who cannot afford to get the health care they need. The $25,000 donation will assist with the set-up costs of the centre.
Cromwell Early Learning Centre
The Cromwell Early Learning Centre will use its $25,000 donation to assist with extending its facilities. The planned construction will include an administration area, staff room and meeting rooms, freeing up the current classroom space for education activities.
Kaka Point Bowling Club
The Bowling Club will use its $20,000 donation from the Trust to upgrade its clubhouse.
Smaller Donations
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Balclutha |
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South Otago High School |
$15,000 |
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Clutha Country Music Club |
$7,000 |
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Jennys Companionship Group Inc. |
$3,500 |
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Dunedin |
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Hills Radio Trust |
$15,000 |
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Salvation Army |
$15,000 |
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Dunedin Operatic Inc. |
$10,000 |
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CCS Disability Action Otago Inc. |
$8,000 |
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Citizens Advice Bureau - Dunedin |
$7,500 |
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Sea Cadet Association of NZ Inc. |
$6,000 |
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University of Otago – Faculty of Dentistry |
$5,000 |
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Otago-Taieri Agricultural and Pastoral Society Inc. |
$3,000 |
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Dunedin Camera Club Inc. |
$2,500 |
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Otago Softball Association Inc. |
$2,500 |
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Aotearoa Peace & Conflicts Trust |
$1,500 |
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Rape Crisis Dunedin Inc. |
$1,200 |
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Dunedin Kiribati Community |
$750 |
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Otago Healthcare Chaplaincy Support Trust |
$750 |
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Collegiate Orchestra |
$500 |
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Probus Club of Dunedin West Inc. |
$500 |
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Milton |
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Lawrence Summer Arts Festival (2009) Inc. |
$1000 |
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Oamaru |
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Totara Estate – NZ Historic Places Trust |
$3,500 |
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Waitaki Girls High School |
$2,000 |
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Whitestone Waitaki Cultural Group |
$2,000 |
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Waitaki Community Recreation Centre Trust |
$1,500 |
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Ranfurly |
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Rural Art Deco Maniototo Inc. |
$6,000 |
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Waikouaiti/Palmerston |
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Warrington Surf Live Saving Club |
$8,000 |
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Waikouaiti Rodeo Association |
$2,000 |
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Wanaka |
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Hawea Early Learning Centre |
$10,000 |
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Alpine Community Development Trust |
$5,000 |
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Wanaka Community Springs Trust |
$5,000 |