LM17,000 PRESENTED BY PRESIDENT AND MRS. DE MARCO ON BEHALF OF THE MALTA COMMUNITY CHEST FUND

President and Mrs. de Marco presented specialised apparatus, white goods, and financial aid to various individuals with special needs and to philanthropic institutions on behalf of the Malta Community Chest Fund. The total sum presented this morning was that of Lm17,000. This presentation took place at the Palace in Valletta and was the first of its kind this year. Last year, the Malta Community Chest fund distributed Lm100,000 worth of goods and financial assistance to philanthropic institutions and to individuals with special needs.

Ninety-eight individuals and philanthropic institutions benefited from the donations distributed by the President and Mrs. de Marco this morning. The following are the institutions and associations who received help.

Apap Institute

Domus Mariae

Franciscan Sisters

Good Shepherd Sisters

St. Joan Antide Welfare Campaign

St. Francis School, Pieta

Fra Diego Home

Equal Partners Foundation

Dar Hanin Samaritan

Farag

Ghaqda Neqsin mid-Dawl

Ghaqda Spina Bifida

Persuni bi Bzonnijiet Specjali Siggiewi

Kummissjoni Morda Azzjoni Kattolika

Mt. Carmel Hospital

The President's Award

Ward u Zghar

President de Marco spoke on the role of the Malta Community Chest Fund. He said that the various activities, which the Malta Community Chest Fund organises to raise funds enable it to be of service to those in the greatest need of support. The President thanked all those who contribute towards the funds of the Malta Community Chest Fund since these donations bring relief to the hardship felt by those with special needs.