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The Show Goes On For The North Pine Bush Poets
Comprising a friendly bunch of writers, singers, musicians and other entertainers, The North Pine Bush Poets actively shares their love of poetry to the wider community. However recent COVID-19 restrictions meant the group faced pressures to maintain membership...
More Than A Meal
Australia’s iconic Meals on Wheels is known for delivering a freshly made hot meal to the elderly, but this service is more than ensuring widespread access to balanced nutrition. By making door-to-door visits, the Meals on Wheels volunteer team also provide social...
Community Aid Through The Power Of Poetry
Since 2011, Verse For Vinnies has raised an incredible $148,742 for St. Vincent de Paul, helping locals who are doing it tough. Organised by husband and wife team Noel and Ann Stallard, Verse For Vinnies is a series of Australian bush poetry concerts that continues to...
Virtual Beginning for an Historic Hall
The historical Samford Farmers Hall is connecting online to keep contemporary, thanks to a grant from Community Bank Samford. Funding has been used to establish a website and social media presence for Samford Farmers Hall, which will include a booking system, list of...
Scholarships Support Mature-Age Change-Makers
The three worthy recipients of Community Bank Samford’s Scholarship program have each taken the plunge to change careers later in life in order to help others. The scholarship provides financial assistance to mature-age students enrolled at the University of the...
A New Start for Veterans and Animals
We often think a rescue dog’s life is made better by people spending time with them, but often that help extends both ways. Community Bank Samford was thrilled to lend a paw to both shelter animals and a group of veterans, by providing a grant to Happy Paws Happy...
