Sport
16 August, 2024
Community Engagement Program helps local projects
Kilcoy Butchery has celebrated the completion of its third and latest Diamond Donations program.
Since its launch in October 2023, Diamond Donations has supported 9 local projects with the help of its shoppers.
For every $40 spent in-store, shoppers can vote for a local project that they would like to receive $1,500.
The projects coming in Runners Up also receive $500. The response from the community to Diamond Donations has been overwhelmingly positive.
Residents have shown great support through participation while recipients have expressed their gratitude for the funding, highlighting the impact and the sense of pride and unity these projects bring to Kilcoy.
In the inaugural program, Kilcoy State School received the most votes, which funded new sports equipment for the students. Some of their new equipment was on show at their recent NRL gala day in May.
Representatives from the Kilcoy State School P&C Association said the kids are very grateful and had lots of fun on the day with plenty more to come.
This equipment will not only support the students of Kilcoy State School but also students of surrounding schools at interhouse athletics carnivals and other sport gala days like the NRL gala day.
Somerset Health and Fitness, a runner-up in the same program, received $500 toward their Free Community Events Program.
During the winter school holidays, they hosted a Holiday Program featuring an Obstacle Fitness Course, which included various challenging activities, treats, and prizes.
Owner Jayne McKenzie expressed her appreciation, saying, “We are so grateful for the donation. We reached so many children who have nothing to do over the school holidays, and it was a delight.”
The current Diamond Donations program began in July and runs until 30 September 2024. Visit Kilcoy Butchery to cast your vote and support these outstanding local projects:
Kilcoy Golf Club: 2024 Junior Golf Program
Kilcoy State High School: Student Excursions
Kilcoy District Progress Alliance Inc.: Subcommittee projects like Friends of Kilcoy Cemetery and Friends of Jinibara group.
Applications for Diamond Donations are accepted year-round.
If you know of a local project that could benefit, encourage them to apply.
For more information, visit Kilcoy Butchery on Facebook @kilcoybutchery or their website at kilcoybutchery.com.au/community
