Hume Men’s Shed in Craigieburn will be able to continue producing useful items for the community – as well as provide a place for men of all ages to come together, make friends, and advance their members’ health and wellbeing, after receiving a grant from Jemena.
The shed was one of 21 groups to receive a grant from energy infrastructure company Jemena, which delivers electricity to homes and businesses across Melbourne’s north-west.
The shed received $10,000.
Hume Men’s Shed president Bruce Tripptree said the grant meant a lot to the group, especially in current challenging times.
“A lot of groups like ours have closed due to lack of funding. As a result of this grant, we can continue to offer many projects to our disabled groups,” he said.
Jemena corporate affairs general manager Ian Israelsohn noted that the company was pleased to deliver its largest-ever grants program to a wide range of incredible initiatives.
“What’s important to our customers and their communities is important to us – we know people are continuing to navigate the impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and mounting cost-of-living pressures,” Mr Israelsohn said.
“The last few years have made it really tough for a lot of community programs to continue, and many people are seeking help to ensure others in their communities can stay socially connected, have access to the essentials they need, and have meaningful activities or opportunities to look forward to.
“Through our 2022 grants program, we are delighted to put our support behind some incredible initiatives – from school reconciliation projects to care programs for the elderly, pop up health clinics, free haircuts for people experiencing homelessness, and training and work opportunities for those who may otherwise miss out.
“We’re very proud this is not only our largest investment in community grants, but also the largest number of programs we’ve been able to fund through Jemena Community Grants.”
