Our retail store is open
Unit 5, Downtown Estate, 53 Cawdor Road CAMDEN NSW 2570, Australia
MANAGEMENT TEAM
BRENDA RUSSELL - ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
For many years, Brenda's friendly and engaging personality has assured our store is well managed and that all our volunteers enjoy their days. As Administration Manager, Brenda's experience with and knowledge of Macarthur's requirements have been paramount in achieving our fundamental obectives.
Brenda's longstanding relationships with local agencies and other not-for-profit organisations is testament to her ability to generously deliver the furniture and essential items to households in need.
KAREN STEWART - CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
BBus(Acct) GradCertFinPlan GradDipCrWri JP FGIA CPA
Karen primarily aims to support Brenda in achieving fundamental objectives. Ensuring the provison of essential items to households is vital and supported by all operational activities.
Karen's degrees in Business and Financial Planning assist in broader management oversight of operations and ensure the implementation of the committee's long term strategic plan. Karen has been on the Committee for eleven years and has had many years of those as treasurer.
Previously Karen was a revenue accountant at Optus and worked closely with IBM billing systems. Earlier, Karen worked in a private finance company with the Waterhouse family after several years in retail.
COMMITTEE
val stewart OAM - president & founder
Val Stewart was the founder of MHC in May 2008 and has devoted herself tirelessly to assisting the needs of the community. She oversees all management and operations of MHC. She engages with so many agencies within Macarthur but also manages projects nationally and abroad.
Val's passion for MHC's goals is contagious and any time spent with her leaves a person feeling excited and enthusiastic at the generosity of the community. It's impossible to walk away without feeling encouraged about the human spirit and inspired to help out.
We are all very proud that Val was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)
furniture handling
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER - BRENDA RUSSELL 0481 102 365
Brenda has become invaluable in her role as Administration Manager and Furniture Manager. She matches the furniture requirements of families rebuilding homes after surviving domestic violence with the community members looking to donate their furniture. It's a difficult and time-consuming task but Brenda sends out a truck full of furniture each week. She performs the central function in ensuring the community is working for the community.
Brenda also fills an important administrative role as she handles grant funds, memberships, and general office administration tasks.
furniture donations
If you are looking to donate unwanted furniture please phone Brenda on 0481 102 365.
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