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October 26, 2009
Portland Special Development School receives helping hand
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Portland Special Development School students will soon be enjoying fresh vegetables, thanks to an Alcoa Foundation ACTION grant.
Portland Aluminium employee volunteers teamed up with students from the Portland Special Development School to construct four vegetable beds last week.
The volunteer effort was part of the Alcoa Foundation’s ACTION program.
ACTION (Alcoans Coming Together in Their Neighbourhoods) is a program developed by the Alcoa Foundation to recognise the collective efforts of Alcoans in communities where they live and work.
The foundation rewards initiatives where 10 or more Alcoans choose to volunteer their time working together on a special community project.
Each Alcoa Foundation project not only receives over 50 hours of labour, but a US$3,000 cheque to assist in sustaining their services into the future.
Portland Special Development School’s Acting Principal, Judith Galewski said she was delighted with the grant and volunteer support.
“This innovative program is fantastic and has enabled us to provide extracurricular activities for our students. The garden will supply the vegetables used in the school’s cooking program and assist students to learn more about recycling and healthy diets,” Ms Galewski said.
“Portland Aluminium has played a pivotal role in many projects in and around our school. Portland is very fortunate to have a corporate organisation that is sensitive to and supportive of local community needs. We also appreciate and applaud the dedication and commitment of the PA volunteers who made this possible.”
Portland Aluminium Operations Manager John Osborne said ACTION grants were an important part of Portland Aluminium’s commitment to building stronger communities.
“Encouraging and supporting our employees to volunteer is a key part of our commitment and it is great to see so many of them helping out at this event,” Mr Osborne said.
“It not only benefits the Portland Special Development School but also our employees who get the opportunity to learn more about their community and to contribute in a practical way.
“Portland Aluminium values the volunteer efforts of our employees and their families and is very glad to be able to assist the PSDS with their valuable work.”
All statements are available at www.alcoa.com.au
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