Gerald Lynch
The Whittlesea Bowls Club will be hosting a high tea fundraiser in collaboration with Whittlesea Community House (WCH) on Tuesday October 10.
The high tea will involve raffles and a silent auction for food hampers and other prizes to raise money for the various activities WCH holds every week.
Funds raised will go towards the WCH community garden and community transport for residents in need.
There are more than 110 women attending the tea and it is fully booked out, but there is a waitlist for others hoping to attend.
WCH has been supporting community connections and reducing social isolation in Whittlesea Township and a larger surrounding area for over 30 years.
In an average week, more than 300 people attend groups, activities, lunches, workshops and both onsite and offsite classes and programs.
They provide food relief for around 35 families every week, as well as pet food and vouchers to anyone who needs it.
WCH Volunteer Glenys McDonald is proud of what they are building.
“I have been privileged to be a part of this group for the last 2 years, and have experienced how hard they work to make this a successful connection to our community,” she said.
Donations are always welcome at the Community House or at Whittlesea IGA, where the WCH has a partnership allowing food to be purchased for those in need.
