To better serve women

THE Women’s Centre for Change (WCC) Penang is still short of RM1.5mil of its fundraising goal for its new premises on Burmah Road, George Town. Its president Mariam Lim said the total target was RM2.5mil to cover the building cost of RM1.5mil and the renovation cost of up to RM1mil. “To date, we have raised a total of RM1mil, which is 40% of the target,” she said. “We hope the public can support us with donations, as the new building is aimed at providing better facilities for single mothers, children and youth.” Lim said the three-storey building on Burmah Road had been vacant for a few years and required renovation. “The building, covering a 5,000sq ft built-in area, will give the centre more space for counselling services, seminars and training activities,” she said. “We are planning to rent out the ground floor which covers 1,500sq ft with an offered price of RM5,500 per month. “The rental is negotiable. This is aimed at generating income for the centre.” Lim was delivering her speech during the soft launch of WCC’s building fund themed ‘Give, Build, Change’ at the Little Penang Street Market on Sunday. The launching ceremony was kicked off with a live singing performance by Jazz singer Dasha Loganathan. Also present were Bukit Mertajam MP Chong Eng and state Youth and Sports, Women, Family and Community Development chairman Lydia Ong Kok Fooi. For details or to make a donation, call 04-2280342 or visit www.wccpenang.org/givebuildchange. Tax-exempted receipts will be issued for those who donate at least RM50. - The Star