Toowoomba not-for-profit groups form new partnership

TWO Toowoomba not-for-profit organisations have announced they are in an official partnership for the next 12 months

PERFECT MATCH: Announcing their new 12-month partnership are Toowoomba Friendlies Pharmacy's Olivia Scanlan (left) and Victoria Schultz, with YellowBridge CEO Penny Hamilton (centre).

TWO Toowoomba not-for-profit organisations have announced they are in an official partnership for the next 12 months

Toowoomba Friendlies Pharmacy on Mylne Street in the CBD has chosen community organisation YellowBridge QLD as the pharmacy's Community Group of Choice for 2020.

"We are over the moon, to be honest," YellowBridge CEO Penny Hamilton said.

"It means a lot to us that a local business like Friendlies, which has been a wonderful supporter of the local community for many years, has chosen to support us this year.

"It's a great feeling to have the support of a local business who recognises and appreciates the important work we do in the community."

Friendlies' staff will host fundraisers throughout the year with all proceeds donated to YellowBridge.

They will also don YellowBridge's "We find the joy" yellow T-shirts and wear them in-store every Friday to promote the partnership.

In return, YellowBridge staff will run pop-up information sessions at Friendlies' pharmacy at 8

Mylne Street to help older customers learn more about its range of senior services, including yard maintenance, home modifications and in-home care.

Friendlies Pharmacist in Charge Victoria Schultz said YellowBridge ticked all the right boxes to be its community group of choice.

"The partnership is an excellent match of two local not-for-profit businesses who share similar values and community spirit," Ms Schultz said.

"It makes our staff very proud to be able to give back to our local community, especially to an organisation like YellowBridge that does so much for many people like our senior customers."

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