Transformative ripple effect of reading and making social connections
South Kingsville Community Centre
$35,306
Worth of brand new
goods received (RRP)
goods received (RRP)
$0
Total paid
200
Lives Impacted
July 2023
In the South Kingsville community centre, a dedicated staff member, named Farhana, recognized the importance of literacy and the joy of reading for adults. She embarked on a mission to provide adult books to the community, including fiction, novels, subject matter-related study books and recipe books, etc for unlocking a world of imagination, knowledge, and inspiration. Through her efforts, she distributed these books to eager individuals, and offered books to different groups, to the centre users, to the church groups, to the in-house staff members, to the broader community. She also shared some boxes of books with another community centre (Melton South). The impact was profound. Adults discovered a newfound love for reading, finding solace, entertainment, and personal growth within the pages of these books.
The staff member also has a plan to form a Book club, engaging in intellectual discussions and fostering a sense of camaraderie. This book club will bring together different age groups, different ethnic groups together. The recipe books can spark culinary exploration, the novels can kick off discussion topics, and the other books will encourage the community members to share their opinion, enhance social skills etc.
Farhana's initiative created a transformative ripple effect within the community, nurturing a culture of lifelong learning and fostering a profound appreciation for the power of literature.
Thank you Good360 and Booktopia for the donation
The staff member also has a plan to form a Book club, engaging in intellectual discussions and fostering a sense of camaraderie. This book club will bring together different age groups, different ethnic groups together. The recipe books can spark culinary exploration, the novels can kick off discussion topics, and the other books will encourage the community members to share their opinion, enhance social skills etc.
Farhana's initiative created a transformative ripple effect within the community, nurturing a culture of lifelong learning and fostering a profound appreciation for the power of literature.
Thank you Good360 and Booktopia for the donation
About Our Charity
We are a community centre that offers a variety of programs.
Causes we support
Education & Literacy
Seniors
Migrant & Ethnic Groups