Wesley Mission is helping the people of Dungog to get back on their feet following the devastating April storm by donating $15,000 towards the community’s emergency relief work.
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The organisation’s executive officer Rev Dr Keith Garner presented a cheque to Dungog Shire mayor Harold Johnston at the Dungog Shire Community Centre on Friday.
He was joined at the event by Dungog Shire Community Centre manager Sarah U’Brien and Wesley Mission staff and families directly affected by the floods.
“The people of Dungog and emergency workers have show wonderful resilience in the face of this unprecedented disaster,” Dr Garner said.
“Tragedies can draw the best out of people and communities and we have seen that here in Dungog.
“Wesley Mission has been providing family services to the Dungog community for more than 15 years and we are pleased we can embrace the people of Dungog while they rebuild their lives.”
Cr Johnston said the community is aware of the great work the Wesley Mission does and its ties with the community.
“Sarah [from the community centre] does the same thing but on a slightly smaller scale,” he said.
“But you are both on the ground helping people.
“The impact on our community will last for years but for some the impact will not go away.
“This money will certainly help people rebuild their lives.”