H.E.
the President of Malta and Mrs de Marco, on behalf of the Malta
Community Chest Fund, today presented financial aid, specialised
apparatus and white goods to various individuals and philanthropic
institutions in need. This presentation was held this morning at the
Palace, Valletta.
The
total sum presented todaywas
Lm 58,156.
168
individuals and 19 philanthropic institutions have benefited from these
donations. The former have received a total of LM 44,903 out of which,
LM 26,606 in help for specialised apparatus. The specialised apparatus
includes wheelchairs, buggies, lifting chairs, hoists and other
equipment.
The
philanthropic institutions have received a total of LM 13,253 and
amongst those institutions and associations who received this help are:
Oratorju
tas-SalezjaniLM 5000
Department of Libraries and ArchivesLM
1000
(special equipment for the blind)
Dar tal-Anzjani Sagra FamiljaLM 1000
haqda Hbieb Agenzija SupportLM 741 Social
Assistance SecretariatLM 500
Skola tas-Salezjani Saint PatricksLM 500
Mission FundLM
500
Fondazzjoni Bormliza ghall-persuni bid-dizabilitaLM 500
Dar Hanin SamaritanLM 500 Other institutions are Fondazzjoni
Wens, Kummissjoni hidma ghall-persuni bid-dizabilita, FARAG, Merhba Bik,
The National Cat Society, Pax et Bonum, Richmond Foundation, Saint
Jeanne Antide Welfare Campaign, Ursoline Sisters Tarxien and Valletta.