Groups ask for aid from council
Two community organisations sought help from the Christchurch City Council yesterday, claiming their work was threatened if they did not get support. A deputation from the Citizens Advice Bureau and the I.V. League met the cultural and community services committee to outline their cases for help.
Mrs Margaret Debenham, the co-ordinator of the Citizens Advice Bureau, explained the work of the bureau and what assistance she believed the council could give.
She asked for free carparking for interviewers working at the bureau, a waiver of the Canterbury Public Library charge for the use of the C.I.N.C.H. information service, and grants.
The committee asked for a report on car-parks previously allotted to the bureau and on possible aid.
Mr Roger Wright, of the I.V. League, said that intravenous drug users were the greatest potential source for spreading A.I.D.S.
The league’s aim was to reach all intravenous users and educate them about A.I.D.S. To do that the group needed funds. The organisation was a national one with a membership of two, Mr Wright said. He was establishing links with different groups of drug users. Money was needed for training and • education.
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