Windermere Child and Family Services is welcoming a donation of $14,541 from the Kylie Blackwood Foundation (KBF).
KBF raises awareness of violence towards women and has been created in memory of Kylie Blackwood, who was tragically murdered by an intruder in 2013.
Windermere is an independent community service organisation working across south eastern Melbourne in the areas of family wellbeing, early childhood education and support for victims of trauma, assault and violent crime.
Last year, Windermere worked with more than 20,000 children, families and individuals to provide support in these areas.
Chief executive officer Dr Lynette Buoy said the money raised by the KBF would help Windermere meet vital needs within the local community.
“The generosity of the Kylie Blackwood Foundation and the Blackwood family will assist us to deliver much needed services to families and children across Melbourne’s south east and beyond,” she said.
KBF founder Peter Blackwood was delighted to hand over the cheque.
“Windermere is a wonderful organisation that helps our local community in difficult and hard times,” Mr Blackwood said.
“We are proud to be a part of their journeys.”
Ms Bouy said through Windermere’s programs and support from community organisations like the KBF, many lives would change for the better.
“The Blackwood family holds a special place at Windermere and their ongoing support enables us to continue to address deep community needs in areas such as family violence and those facing homelessness, as well as providing programs that strengthen our community,” she said.
