LM23,500 PRESENTED BY PRESIDENT AND MRS. DE MARCO ON BEHALF OF MALTA COMMUNITY CHEST FUND

President and Mrs. de Marco presented financial aid, specialised apparatus and white goods to various philanthropic institutions and to individuals with special needs on behalf of the Malta Community Chest Fund. The total sum presented yesterday morning reached almost Lm23,500. The Malta Community Chest Fund this year has already distributed Lm50,000 to people in need.

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

St. Miguel School, St. Andrew's

Fondazzjoni Suret il-Bniedem

Dar il-Wens, Paola

Therapeutic Community, San Blas

Downs Syndrome Association

Step-by-Step Foundation

Physically Handicapped Rehabilitation Fund

Kummissjoni Djakonija Mattew 25, Zejtun

Porziuncola Convent

Casa Leone XIII

Dar Betania Frangiskana

Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

St. Angela Merici Home, Valletta

Friends of the Sick and Elderly in Gozo

President de Marco spoke of the various activities which the Malta Community Chest Fund organises to raise funds. The President thanked all those who give donations and to the volunteers who work hard to raise the necessary funds. The Malta Community Chest Fund, emphasised President de Marco, works tirelessly to raise the funds so that it can be of service to those institutions and individuals who have the greatest need of support. It relies exclusively on the generosity of benefactors and on the commitment of those who dedicate time to help create and organise fund-raising activities, said President de Marco.