$55,000 Boost to MCSC!

The Mornington Community Support Centre has received a $55,000 boost after hundreds of goods went under the hammer at the old Melbourne Business School site in Mt Eliza.

The business school was purchased by Ryman Healthcare in 2016, who plan to build a retirement village and aged care facility on the Kunyung Rd site.

The Rotary Clubs of Mornington and Mt Eliza facilitated the auction of existing furniture, appliances, office supplies, antiques and artwork, with all proceeds donated to our Centre.

MCSC CEO Ben Smith said; “We were very grateful to be able to benefit from both the outcome of the funds raised, and the partnership opportunities it opened. Our friends at Mount Eliza and Mornington Rotary Clubs were instrumental in providing the people power and organisation on the ground. This is further testament to the community’s support for the work done by the Mornington Community Support Centre.”

Ryman Healthcare Senior Development Manager Penny Honey said the company had worked for two years to organise the Moondah auction in a way that ensured all proceeds would benefit the local community. “The work Ben and his team do is absolutely essential, and we’re really pleased to be able to make a contribution to support them,” she said.

“After spending time with him at the centre it’s clear the need in the community is only growing, so we hope we can continue to support them into the future.”