Community
27 June, 2025
Support continues from Kiwanis
THE Kiwanis Club of Warrnambool has continued to support local organisations with a donation to the Crystal Lee Foundation.
Club members last week presented foundation executive officer Julienne Clifford with a cheque for $1500.
The money will go towards the foundation’s current ‘Through the Darkness’ campaign which aims to raise $50,000.
“This money will help to ensure we can continue our free bereavement counselling service, which has become a lifeline for individuals and families navigating the complex journey of grief in regional communities,” Ms Clifford said.
“Our service is unique, accessible to all and at no cost regardless of when or how a bereavement occurred.
“In regional areas, where access to mental health and wellbeing support is often limited, this service is not just helpful, it’s essential.”
Ms Clifford expressed her gratitude to all those who had already donated to the campaign, which has currently reached just over $24,000.
“We are so grateful to the Kiwanis members for their ongoing support and for all that they do in supporting children in our community,” she said.
“Kiwanis are always on the look out for volunteers and anyone interested can get in touch at kiwanisclubofwarrnambool@gmail.com.”
Along with the Kiwanis donation, the Crystal Lee Foundation also received a generous pledge of $10,000 per year for the next three years from the Gall Family Foundation.
“We would also like to thank the staff at Sinclair Wilson who donated the funds raised at their recent casual day, along with Melican’s Scoria and Cartage Pty Ltd for its generous donation.”
