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Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Congratulations Baby George

The Examiner newspaper of 6 July 2006 reported on an act of corporate philanthropy that deserves celebration.

Launceston Benevolent Society had applied for a State Government grant of $3,000 to purchase disposable nappies to provide to their struggling clients. Ultimately this grant application was unsuccessful as reported by The Examiner.

Alison & Zach Taylor, owners of baby needs retailer Baby George, read about the unmet needs of the Society and its clients and decided to donate 1200 nappies to the organisation.

Thank you to the Taylors. I hope their contribution to the community of Launceston will inspire others. And I also hope that people in their demographic decide to check out their store.

posted by Alan Melton @ 4:26 pm

This blog was originally conceived to promote philanthropy by Launcestonians towards local projects and organisations who assist the most vulnerable in our community and work to lessen the crippling effects of poverty. Over time the content has broadened, but the original intent remains - to connect donors and volunteers with worthy projects.

"Karma means action. So things change through action, not by prayer.....not by wish" His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama