There's been no community car washes, biscuit bake sales or sausage sizzles to top up the coffers of Scouts, Girl Guides and Police and Community Youth Clubs during the coronavirus pandemic in NSW.
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These are bread and butter fundraising activities run by the groups that offer more than 120,000 young people fun, friendship and adventure.
NSW Minister for Water, Property and Housing Melinda Pavey has announced a $3 million top-up to help them get through the crisis.
Ms Pavey noted the disruptions to the groups haven't been unable to meet face-to-face or do their normal fundraising activities.
"It has also had a major impact on PCYC which rely on income from its network of youth centres across the state to generate more than half of its annual revenue," she said.
The $3 million will be used for maintenance and improvements to Scout, Girl Guide and PCYC facilities on Crown land in NSW.
The measure is also expected to benefit communities by generating work for local economies, Ms Pavey said on Thursday.
Australian Associated Press
