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Testimonials
The Living Boat Trust, Franklin - community building.
"Your incentive grant not only initiated the
erection of the trusts permanent home, it was
also the deciding factor whether we should go
forward or give up. As a result of your
confidence we now have an enthusiastic membership
and the community support we need to implement
our programs".
(John Young, Chairman L.B.T. – Franklin, Tasmania).
Break O’ Day Community FM Radio, St. Helens –
local participation.
" …as an incentive, your involvement has been
exceedingly valuable. It has inspired our group
and reignited the somewhat subdued flame of
enthusiasm".
(Don Ives, BOD FM Community Radio – Chairman).
Dooloomai Youth Project- Statewide – making a
difference.
"…this is without doubt the greatest weekend of
my life"
(15-year-old male participant –Life Skills
Program 29-30/3, 2003).
Christmas Gift Programme 2002– adolescents
living in isolation
"…it is only through the generosity of volunteers
such as yours that we can provide that ‘little
extra’ to making the families and their children
feel they are welcome".
(Sheila Banks- Social Worker, Migrant Resource
Centre, Hobart).
Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
"The combination of a widening recognition of the advantages
of the advantages of the TCF concept and the proved success of
your grant program ensures that from relatively difficult beginnings
the future looks bright. The secret of your success is the extent to
which you are helping people in different communities to help
themselves. This provides a genuine sense of 'ownership' and
encourages the inevitable cynics to join in. My sincere congratulations
on your progress."
The Rt. Honourable Ian Sinclair AC
Chairman - FRRR
On the Threshold of a new Form of Giving
A message from the President of Philanthropy Australia
While community foundations have been in existence for many decades in North America,
and for some years here in Australia, the movement to establish new forms of community
giving and community grant-making is really only just starting to burgeon across
our nation.
One of the main advantages of a community foundation is that it can reflect local
people and local needs, but that should not preclude using the benefits of others'
experience. There is no point re-inventing the wheel when you can start with a
prototype that is known to work!
Marigold Southey
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