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In this newsletter, I am delighted to announce that, on behalf of our giving community, the Fremantle Foundation has distributed nearly $250,000 in grants to 24 not-for-profit organisations across Western Australia and interstate over the past four months.
We would like to thank our giving community for their continued support and generosity which has allowed us to have a bigger impact by supporting more organisations, in more places, who are now able to reach more people, adding strength and resilience to our community.
As shard by Australian Community Philanthropy, the anthropologist Margaret Mead is said to have put it: ‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.’
MEET PAULINE EVES
In September, we farewelled Brooke Smith, Grants & Administration Manager, after four years of dedicated work and welcomed Pauline Eves, Grants Coordinator to our team.
Pauline joins us with a wealth of experience in both the For Profit and Not-For-Profit sectors, having been involved with WA Charity Direct for over 10 years.
Pauline is passionate about the impact of what purposeful philanthropy can achieve within the WA community. As a long-term Fremantle area resident, she is excited about the opportunity to work with Fremantle Foundation, our giving community and not for profit organisations.
FREMANTLE BUSINESS AWARD
In other fantastic news, I am pleased to announce that Fremantle Foundation were the runners up in the Fremantle Business Awards, Leadership Category for the Contribution to Fremantle Award and were recognised as part the Winners Circle Fremantle Business Awards 2021 Top 25 Businesses.
Thank you to our donors, supporters, our board, Fremantle Chamber of Commerce, City of Fremantle and the Fremantle business community for your support and recognition.
ESPERANCE AG FUND
Agriculture Investing in the Esperance Community
The Esperance Ag Fund (held with the Fremantle Foundation) has been established to make an indelible difference within the Esperance community. Through donations from the local Agriculture sector, they will provide funding to projects that make a positive impact.
Inspired by the late Christ Reichstein, (Mt Burdett Foundation), the Esperance Ag Fund has been established by local farmers Greg Curnow, Tara Vermeersch, Maree Fowler, Hayley Wandel, Leon Guest, Kris Starcevich and SmithShearer Director, Gavin Smith.
The fund will receive yearly contributions from local farmers with an initial fundraising grain drive being established for this year’s harvest season. Click here to find out more .
GRANTING HIGHLIGHTS
Climate Action Network Australia
CANA’s vision is a fair and sustainable Australia free of climate pollution, where people and nature are protected from dangerous climate change.
A Fremantle Foundation donor grant has provided financial support for a national climate action retreat and conference
No Limits Perth
No Limits Perth are helping the less fortunate, victims of domestic violence, vulnerable families and children, the elderly, those affected by fire, new comers & those just doing it tough, by providing practical help by means of food hampers, furniture, toiletries & basic essentials.
A Fremantle Foundation donor grant has provided financial support for food and toiletries and basic essential items used for outreach
EVENTS
Australian Community Philanthropy - WA Peer Catchup. The Fremantle Foundation was delighted to attend and present at the recent inaugural WA Peer Catchup event, held in September to help foster a network of WA-based Community Foundation’s.
IMPACT100 FREMANTLE
Impact100 Fremantle 2021 consists of a collaborative giving group in Fremantle who come together to pool their donations towards making one primary grant of $100,000 each year.
In early November, four finalists pitched for the Impact100 Fremantle 2021 $100,000 grant to enable them to further the non-profit services they provide to the Fremantle community in one of five focus areas: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness, Education, Family & Community and Environment.
The winner of the 2021 grant was – Homeless Healthcare for the delivery of their Street Health service in Freo. Our runners up were ConnectedBy, On My Feet & Fremantle PCYC. Click here to read the Fremantle Shipping News article
WHAT WE’RE READING
Local legacy to build community strength | Philanthropy Australia
What have we learnt after 135 years of philanthropy? | Pro Bono Australia
Thank you for caring about the community that we live in and contributing to a stronger, fairer and more sustainable world.
Warm regards
Sue Stepatschuk
Executive Officer
