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Harman Foundation hosted fifth

Anniversary and annual fundraising dinner

Sydney (Bureau) Once again 9th of February 2019 at violence, 24/7 Helpline, Harman foundation made a the night. It was amazing to see
Harman Foundation proved that Bowman Hall in Blacktown. With Wellbeing Educational Seminars specific reference to the him performing. His songs
HER HOUSE (Harman over 520 attended the and chaplaincy services. contribution by the volunteers by included the importantance of
Foundation Empowerment and program which began with an Among the attendees was saying “It is very difficult to wellbeing and cultural
Refuge House) can keep its honour to the custodians of this the Chief Guest Michelle Rowland measure volunteers’ services in boundaries.
door open to anyone in need, land, land owners by Pamela (Federal MP for Greenway), Dr dollars but it is definitely The The entertainment was full of
achieving this feat without any and Edwin (chaplains of Gondane (High commissioner of BIGGEST FACTOR FOR OUR colour including traditional Indian
assistance from Govt funding. Department of Justice) as well India), State MP Kevin Conolly SUCCESS SO FAR.” dance by various teams including
How? With the wonderful as lighting the lamp ceremony (State MP for Riverstone) as well Monica Lay the HER House Bhangra All Stars Sydney (BASS)
support of the Australian followed by the Australian as Cr Julie Griffiths, Cr Kathie manager elaborated the needs Boys, Rooh Punjab De, Ruchi
community. The Australian National Anthem and Sikh Collins, Cr Moninder Singh, Cr of the domestic violence services Sanghi, Virasat Folk Academy
Punjabi community is a back Anthem (Deh Shiva bar Mohe Carol Israel, and Cr Susai Benjamin and a case study was shared. Gidda and Joy Booth hosted by
bone of this organisation and Eeha). This event was an effort from Blacktown City Council. Manu Preet Singh‘s style of Surinder Singh Matharu also
collaboration with Govt and non to raise money for the running Ms Michelle Rowland relating to the audience was added some more fun at the
Govt organisations has also of the Harman Foundation appreciated the awesome. He appealed the event.
been great support to the Empowerment and Refuge accomplishments of Harman community to pledge support to Harman Foundation managed
cause. House (HER House) for next 12 Foundation. Dr Gondane and Mr Harman foundation to carry on to raise over $38,000 during the
Harman Foundation hosted months and continue to do Kevin Conolly also spoke on this the good work. event to put towards a great
their fifth Anniversary and incredible work in other services occasion. L-FRESH The LION was the cause and initiatives the
annual fundraising dinner on the such as handling Domestic Maninder Singh CEO/Director key note speaker performer of foundation has undertaken.