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Tag Archives: Foothills Community Care
Foothills Community Care take over Mountain Gate Op Shop
Foothills Community Care celebrated the official reopening of the Mountain Gate Op Shop in August. Continue reading
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New chapter for Mountain Gate Op Shop
Foothills Community Care has taken over the Mountain Gate Community Op Shop, with a Grand Opening to take place on 13th August. Continue reading
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Free food and emergency relief
Knox residents will continue to be supported with food and emergency relief with 12 community groups sharing $79,000 in Council grants. Continue reading
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Tagged coronavirus, food, Foothills Community Care, Knox Council, Susan Laukens
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Foothills Reverse Advent Calendar 2021
The Reverse Advent Calendar is about giving instead of receiving. Continue reading
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Storm Damage Support Resources
Ferntree Gully News is saddened to witness the devastation caused to the Dandenongs and surrounds by the recent storms in June 2021. Continue reading
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Tagged CFA, Foothills Community Care, SES, storm damage
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Foothills Community Care – Christmas 2020
Message from Foothills Community Care It is no exaggeration to say that for many of us 2020 has been one of the toughest years we have faced. For many who are isolated and vulnerable, the social and economic impact of … Continue reading
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Foothills Big Father’s Day Drive 2020
We all are aware of how difficult this year has been for so many people, both locally and globally. So many struggling to make ends meet, as well as dealing with restrictions and isolation. Throughout this time there have been … Continue reading
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Shout out for Foothills Community Care
Nick Wakeling, State MP for Ferntree Gully, recently visited Foothills Community Care. I recently visited Foothills Community Care in Ferntree Gully to see the great work they were doing in preparing meals and providing a range of support to help … Continue reading
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Foothills Community Care – Food Drive
We understand that times are tough. Imagine trying to isolate and stay as well as possible with nowhere to live, or trying to deal with this crisis when you are already financially disadvantaged. Our community partner Foothills Community Care is … Continue reading
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