Mackay and District National Servicemen’s Association has donated a massive $17,000 to seven local charities.
The National Servicemen Association of Australia (NSAA) Mackay and District Branch was formed in Mackay in 1996, with 40 former National Servicemen in membership, who were a part of the 1951-1959 National Service Scheme and the 1964-1972 National Service Act.
On Tuesday this week, the NSAA Mackay and District donated $17,000 for local charities, with CQ Helicopter Rescue receiving $5,000, while Meals on Wheels Mackay, Ronald McDonald House Centre, Prostrate Cancer Support Group, St Vinnies Men’s Hostel Mackay, Salvation Army Mackay Corps, and Domestic Violence Resources Services Mackay all receiving $2,000 each.
These donations ensure the continued work of these organisations to the support local Mackay and District residents.
To learn more about the NSAA Mackay and District Branch, contact the Branch on priestfam1937@spin.net.au
The NSAA Mackay and District gifting their donations to seven charities. Photo supplied
