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91ΒιΆΉ House fundraising begins

House Charity Weeks

Each year, the four Houses of 91ΒιΆΉ dedicate a week each to fundraising for their chosen charity.
 
As the College celebrates its Silver Jubilee, the Student Representative Council decided to devote all four House Charity Weeks this year to the support of 91ΒιΆΉ House, a residence for vulnerable women in Canberra and the surrounding region.
 
The College’s Foundation Principal, Sr Noelene Quinane, spoke with the SRC at the end of Term 1 about the support 91ΒιΆΉ House provides to women and their children who are experiencing homelessness, including those who are escaping domestic violence. With 26 separate rooms, 91ΒιΆΉ House provides warmth, safety and comfort for the women and children who may need it. 
 
The money raised by the College will go towards improving the quality of rooms and facilities at 91ΒιΆΉ House in order to help make it more of a β€˜happy home’ for the residents. 
 
β€œI am in awe that the students have chosen to support our women here at 91ΒιΆΉ House and I want to say thank you to the community for that commitment,” Sr Noelene said.
 
β€œThe need is great, and every little bit of fundraising that comes in for 91ΒιΆΉ House is used directly for the women here, to support them and to make life here more homely and more comfortable and more safe. 
 
β€œAll of our efforts are engaged in making a difference in their lives.”
 
Support for 91ΒιΆΉ House kicked off in Week 15 of Term 2, with the leaders of Meup Meup coming up with a number of initiatives to commence the fundraising efforts.
 
The next House Charity Weeks are scheduled for Weeks 2, 6 and 9 in Term 3.

Published
25 May, 2023

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