Community News 

Judy Allen 2021 Recipient

Congratulations to Christina Welsford, this year’s recipient of the Judy Allen Award.

Six years ago, along with a consistent commitment to volunteering and to the PFA, Christina helped establish Kilvington’s Foodbank Program – a very special and important support initiative for members of the Kilvington community facing hardship.

The Kilvington Cares Food Program delivers meals and care packages to individuals and families in need. It requires managing a roster of volunteers, of which there are now more than 30, and liaison between cooks, the School and the recipient. Importantly, it requires compassion, discretion, dedication and brilliant organisational skills, which Christina has in spades.

In the past year, not only has she coordinated numerous deliveries during multiple lockdowns, but has also delivered many meals herself, as the School could not be used as a point of drop-off.

The value of the program is not only to the individuals and families who are cared for, but also to the volunteers who gain so much from contributing to this outstanding initiative.

Around 400 meals and care packages have been prepared by our volunteers since the Program’s inception.

Christina leaves us at the end of this year but her legacy of commitment to care and the community will live on in the Kilvington Cares Food Program.

Glen Eira Citizen of the Year Awards 

Nominations are now open for the Glen Eira Citizen of the Year Awards 2022. Please find the details below. 

Thank you - Christmas gift and hamper drive

Jacqui Goldenberg, Community Service Program Director 

Thank you to all the members of our Kilvington community who contributed to our Christmas gift and Hamper Drive. 

Both Igniting Change and the Lighthouse Foundation were the grateful recipients of these drives.

If you missed out on making a donation or would prefer to purchase a gift online, please find the link here from the Lighthouse Foundation.

Thank you for your continued support of our Community Service program. Wishing our community a wonderful and safe holiday period, filled with love, joy and lots of giving.