This page: Ms Romagnoli and her husband Michele Villa with Preston Hinton (‘18).
delivering food from the soul During the looming threat of Covid-19, a group of CBC people was quick to answer the call to help some of Fremantle’s most vulnerable through the pandemic. With the virus-induced lockdown having an especially hard impact on those who were already socially isolated and had limited access to income and food, St Patrick’s Community Support Centre created Doorstep Dinners. The programme engaged Fremantle restaurants to prepare more than 200 meals a day, which were delivered to people in need by a team of volunteers, including a handful of CBC alumni. Preston (’18) and Mitchell (‘14) Hinton were among those who were eager to help out and continue their connection with the Centre that started while they were students at CBC.
“It just seemed like a really good opportunity to give back, and it’s been quite an experience,” Preston said. “It gave me a real sense of fulfilment to know I’m making a real difference in people’s lives.” They were joined by other members of the CBC community, including Italian teacher Ms Silvia Romagnoli and her husband Michele. St Pat’s CEO, Michael Piu, said it was inspiring to see the CBC commitment to service continue after graduation. “It’s wonderful to have a connection not only with current staff and students, but also with the alumni who answered our call for help at the height of the Covid-19 crisis,” he said. touchstone | Vol 8 No 1 Winter 2020
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