A Stawell resident has been awarded life membership of the Stawell Inter Church Council for her many years of commitment to helping those in need in Stawell.
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Rita Pyke received her award from the Stawell Inter Church Council president Jo Bertram, who praised her work with the group.
Noone, including Mrs Pyke, are quite sure how long she has been a volunteer with Stawell Inter Church Council Welfare.
She joined when Welfare had a little room in the St Patrick's Church Op shop.
From there Welfare moved in 2003 to a series of rooms off the old Salvation Army Op shop in Patrick Street, so Mrs Pyke has been a volunteer with Welfare for at least twenty-plus years.
The Mrs Bertram described Rita as a "quiet achiever".
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Mrs Pyke's commitment to helping those in need also included helping to cover the after-hours Welfare emergency phone.
During COVID-19 lockdowns she has been part of the team that conducted all of the interviews over the phone, ensuring those in need are always helped with groceries and shopping vouchers.
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Mrs Pyke has also helped keep Welfare in cheese and margarine through the Uniting Church's SHARE programme.
Mrs Pyke has been a dedicated, vital volunteer and wonderful "quiet achiever".
Stawell Inter Church Council Welfare is now based in The Cottage at 20 Sloane Street and is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10.30am - 12.30pm.
For after-hours emergencies call 0408 038 949.
During COVID-19 lockdowns ring 0408 038 949 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10.30am and 12.30pm.
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