A local youth-support organisation has received a special donation promised to give disengaged youth in Logan “more opportunities to succeed”.
Community Bank Logan last week donated a Toyota Hilux to the Youth Enterprise Trust (YET) – a charity aiming to improve the lives of young people through the engagement with the “environment, education, and entrepreneurship”.
The ute will be used on YET’s Woodstock Farm in Tamborine to help with the “In-Tent for Change” Program – a resilience program to help young people gain qualifications and employment in hospitality, horticulture and construction.
Youth Enterprise Trust CEO Ian Frame said Community Bank Logan had a “long and proud history” of helping local groups and organisations.
“We’re so thankful for their partnership with us,” Mr Frame said.
“The new Toyota Hilux is a great asset to our working farm as the young people who are enrolled in our program are limited by lack of public transport in the area.
“The dual cab utility will not only help us in picking up the young people in the local area of Logan, but will also be used in the day to day running of the program.
“And will also help carry materials associated with the activities during the InTent for Change program.”
The CEO & Executive Director at Community Bank Logan, Kate Wakeling, said the bank’s new partnership with YET would go a long way in helping disadvantaged youth in the local area.
“Community Bank Logan has a Community Impact Plan and one of our key strategic priorities is supporting youth in our community with a focus on education,” Ms Wakeling said.
“This program fits perfectly with our board’s strategic direction, and we are thrilled to be partnering with YET.
“I attended Woodstock Farm recently to see what they do, and their work is remarkable.”
