The 每日大赛网址首页进入 Old Collegians Association (OCA) will donate $50,000 to help the 每日大赛网址首页进入 community manage the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
The OCA will donate $40,000 directly to the College to help assist current families whose income has been affected by the crisis.
In addition, the OCA has provided a further injection of $10,000 to be used in its Pastoral Care Program which aims to support Old Collegians through challenging times.
OCA President Allan McKinnon said the wellbeing of the broader College community is the primary focus of the committee.
鈥淲hen presented with difficult times such that we are all experiencing right now, the OCA wants to be a voice of support and comfort,鈥� Mr McKinnon said.
鈥淭hrough our close association with the College we are aware that many current parents may have recently lost their job or had their income reduced and are worried about their ongoing ability to have their son at 每日大赛网址首页进入.
鈥淲hile the College has assured these families that their son鈥檚 enrolment is secure, such a commitment carries financial cost. The OCA wants to be able to help the College manage these costs and we believe this donation of $40,000 will assist in that regard.鈥�
Mr McKinnon said the supplementary injection of funds into the Pastoral Care Program will also be of great assistance to Old Collegians.
鈥淭his money will be used to purchase items such as supermarket vouchers or groceries to provide assistance for Old Collegians who may need a helping hand,鈥� Mr McKinnon said.
鈥淲e know from running our Pastoral Care Program for several years now that the donation of one week鈥檚 worth of groceries, while essentially a small gesture, can make a substantial difference.
鈥淲e are very proud of our Pastoral Care Program and want to really expand its ability to help during this unfolding health and economic crisis.鈥�
The distribution of assistance is managed through the OCA by the College鈥檚 Alumni and Foundation Officer Ms Lorrie Liston.
Mr McKinnon invited members of the community to contact Mrs Liston directly with either requests for assistance or suggestions of others who may need a helping hand. Mrs Liston鈥檚 email address is lliston@stpats.vic.edu.au
鈥淭he OCA supports the College鈥檚 endeavours to promote the wellbeing and welfare of all in our community as the number one priority at all times,鈥� Mr McKinnon said.
鈥淭his donation will be just the OCA鈥檚 first step towards assisting the community in the coming months and years.鈥�
