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JPET
Leeton & Narrandera
Dear
Val,
I
would like to take this opportunity to thank your organisation
for the assistance that was given to JPET at Christmas
in the form of gifts and support. As you are aware,
I am the JPET Co-ordinator for Leeton and Narrandera
and was privileged to be able to participate in your
program in the form of selection and handing out of
the gifts and see the encouragment and visible support
that your organisation provides.
Just
prior to Christmas, I took and Officer from my office
and we distributed the gifts to many deserving JPET
clients. All of these people are aged between 15 and
21 and are in a situation that can be considered as
at risk. Many of the JPET clients are living alone or
under circumstances that would normally be considered
as less than ideal. In many situations these people
would receive little to no Christmas cheer and to have
the opportunity to bring that kind of cheer into their
lives was a privilege that I still have the benefit
of.
The
JPET clients that received the gifts were unaware that
they would be given a present. It was a privilege to
see the look of enjoyment on their faces and in many
cases to see the relief that people such as you and
your supporters really do care. When your organisation
was promoted to them and the support explained, the
encouragement that this has given to them has helped
many to continue in their endeavours either at school,
at home or in looking for work.
The
gifts ranged from a food processor to personal items
to books and games to food hampers. All of the gifts
went to people that needed the items at that time in
their lives. We were able to provide your encouragement
to clients in both Leeton and Narrandera.
In
all cases the people that received the gifts asked to
have their heartfelt thanks relayed to you. Some of
the clients are living in a home but not with their
parents and for them the support in the form of food
hampers meant that they were able to contribute to their
Christmas. For others, unfortunately, it was the only
present they received. In some cases, the gift will
allow them to help their family support, as they may
be single parents of small children.
Once
again Val, I would like to thank you and your organisation
for the support and assistance that you have given the
youth of the Leeton and Narrandera areas. Without your
support and the support from other organisations, as
well as the public for their kind donations, the youth
of this area would be having a more difficult time progressing
through this complex period in their lives.
Your
sincerely, Michael Wright, JPET Co-ordinator, Leeton
and Narrandera.
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