Wilma's 70th:
 Wilma Southern, Board member and Volunteer celebrates her 70th birthday
at Cornerstone.
Thanks:
Thank you for all the prayers, cards and good wishes
concerning the CEO's recent spell in hospital.
MIDDWAY
(MENTAL ILLNESS DOESN'T DISCRIMINATE; WHAT ABOUT YOU!!) will
hold its Annual Walk through the streets of Dandenong culminating in a
festival at Dandenong Market.
The date is: Wednesday October 12th leaving Dandenong Park at 11.00
a.m.
Cornerstone as a member of the MIDDWAY alliance will be open from
9.00 - 10.30 on that day. There will be a morning tea provided prior
to the Walk. Cornerstone will close at 10.30 am to join the walk and
the festival. Join us on the day.
Funding from Casey:
Cornerstone has received $6500 from the City of
Casey. This funding will be spent on Emergency Relief programs in the
City of Casey. Cornerstone has many clients from Doveton, Hampton
Park, Cranbourne and Narre Warren.
The Petrol Prices:
Experience over the years indicate that before long welfare agencies
are going to see an increase in first time clients from the newer
suburbs in Casey and Greater Dandenong. Cars are essential on the
new estates to get to work or to access public transport. High
mortgages plus high petrol prices will put extreme stress on many
families battling to meet their commitments. The term outward
affluence and inward poverty becomes a reality if illness, unexpected
unemployment and prices continue to rise. If history repeats itself
many more will be seeking assistance.
September Assistance:
There has been a 25% increase in the number of people seeking crisis
assistance. Referrals to other agencies has been steady.
720 meals have been provided at the Wednesday and Friday lunches. The
two Sunday programs for the month have seen 80 light meals (soup and
dim sims, pies etc) provided. While 240 light meals have been
provided at the Saturday Night programs.
Cornerstone Vandalised on Grand Final Day.
 Alerted by the alarm system police were able to apprehend the culprit
but in the 20 minutes he was in the building he wreaked havoc. It is
believed that the offender was a mentally ill homeless person.
Cornerstone was forced to close the Saturday Night program and a
working bee will assess the damage and see how soon we can re-open. |
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New Program:
Ps. Don Cameron has commenced a new program on Tuesday afternoon
called Coffee and Chat giving the people the opportunity to discuss and
understand Christian topics such as "Why did Jesus have to die!" Don
also represents Cornerstone on a number of local groups including the
Casey North Pastors' and Dandenong Pastors' groups as well as community
youth committees.
Grant Renkema:
Grant will be taking his annual leave until October
17th and the legal service will not be available until Wednesday
October 19th.
STOP PRESS:
A team of 15 hardworking volunteers descended on Cornerstone on Sunday
September 25th and after two hours the Drop In was cleaned up and set
up ready for this week's programs. Smashed plates have been replaced,
upended fridge and stoves put back into place. Unfortunately in the
case of the two large stoves the gas piping has been damages as have
the stoves. These will be checked as soon as possible. At this
stage they may need replacing if they cannot be repaired. A microwave
was smashed but fortunately the sound/TV was unscathed. The smashed
front door has been repaired and reinforced.
The decision was made to recommence the programs from Monday. The
luncheon program willl go ahead although, due to the damaged stoves, it
will be modified until the stoves are repaired or replaced.
Photos of Vandalism
Fridge and ovens |
Koala Cafe
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Pool Table
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