More than 70 sporting clubs, volunteer groups and community organisations across the Wimmera received a cash injection this month thanks to the generosity of the Horsham Sports and Community Club.
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Earlier this year, the HSCC awarded 74 sponsorships totaling $100,000, with 38 sporting clubs receiving $57,800 and 36 community organisations taking home $42,200.
HSCC president Dan Smith said the organisation was proud to help make a difference to so many organisation.
"Our local sporting clubs and community groups provide fantastic recreational and social opportunities for many in the region," he said.
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"Our annual sponsorship program helps to keep smaller communities active and engaged.
"Since inception, the Club has now contributed over $3.1m to local sporting clubs and community groups in the region, making the life of their volunteers just a little bit easier."
The Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly was awarded $5000 to go towards its foundation coffers.
The Wimmera Football and Netball League as well as the Horsham and District Football and Netball League each received $2500 to support interleague costs.
The Southern Mallee Giants FNC's hope of purchasing additional seating around sporting area around the Hopetoun Recreation Reserve received a boost thanks to a $2500.
The Horsham Arts Council received $2500 to fix the roof for their performing building, while Murtoa's Big Weekend can now invest in an inflatable cinema screen thanks to a $2500 donation from the HSCC.
Finally, Arapiles Historical Society will use $1100 in sponsorship money to purchase and install IntrudaGuard perforated-mesh window screens.
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