The finalists for the 2024 Westfield Local Heroes community recognition and grants program have been announced and among the names is Greek Australian Elizabeth (Beth) Spanos from Penrith in Sydney, New South Wales.
Westfield Local Heroes is an award that shines a spotlight on the individuals and organisations in Australia and New Zealand who make a positive impact to their local community or environment.
The successful hero will be awarded a $20,000 grant for the group or organisation they represent, and each finalist will receive a $5,000 grant for their group or organisation.
Ms Spanos is a dedicated volunteer and committee member at Penrith Community Kitchen. In her role, she helps dish up nutritious meals to 500 people weekly while combating social isolation.
Ms Spanos has recently helped expand the kitchen’s services to support families in 12 local schools by providing pantry food and meals.
If Ms Spanos is successful, the funding will be used to provide food to 12 local schools, ensuring no child goes hungry.
The voting period for Westfield Local Heroes has now opened and closes at 6pm on Monday, September 9. To vote for your chosen finalist, please visit this website: westfield.com.au/local-heroes. Each Westfield centre’s successful hero will be announced on Tuesday, October 15.
*Please Note: The above finalists are those The Greek Herald could identify by their Greek name. If you believe you should be on this list please email us at greek@foreignlanguage.com.au.
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