Bridge Builders Incorporated

🎄 Join Our 2024 Gift of Christmas Campaign and Make an Impact! 🎁 This holiday season, we invite businesses, community groups, and individuals to get involved in our Gift of Christmas Campaign! Whether it’s hosting a Reverse Advent Calendar 📅, organising a Gifts of Joy Toy Drive 🧸, or sponsoring our Gift of Christmas Community Event 🎉—there are many ways to make a real difference for local families in need. Your support can help bring joy, hope, and celebration to those facing tough times this Christmas. Let’s work together to make the holidays brighter for everyone! 💫 🔗 Learn how to get involved: https://lnkd.in/exzb7U_h #GiftOfChristmas #HolidayGiving #CorporateSocialResponsibility #CommunityImpact #BridgeBuilders #GetInvolved #SpreadJoy

We’re thrilled to share that Telethon7 2024 raised an incredible $83,264,216 for children across WA! 🎉 As a proud beneficiary, we had an amazing time at the Telethon Family Festival, showcasing our Backpack Buddies program, which provides weekend food packs to children in the Mandurah and Peel region facing hunger. This is just the start for us. When we launched in February, we were supporting just 5 students—now, we’re helping 130 children every weekend! But with another 100 children on our waiting list, we need your support to grow this program and ensure no child faces hunger. A huge thank you to Telethon and the incredible WA community for making all of this possible! 💛 Together, we’re changing lives. Please help us continue to expand Backpack Buddies so we can ensure no child goes hungry. Reach out or visit our website to learn how you can get involved. https://lnkd.in/gc3487aR 🌟 #Telethon2024 #BackpackBuddies #CommunityImpact #EndWeekendHunger #WACommunity #MakeADifference #CorporateSocialResponsibility #SupportLocal #HelpUsGrow

🟡 Ask R U OK? Any Day – because life happens every day 🟡 With nearly half of Australians facing cost-of-living and personal debt stress, the impact on mental wellbeing is significant. Stress and anxiety caused by financial pressures are common, but meaningful conversations can help ease the burden. Starting conversations about money may feel awkward, but by showing genuine interest, concern, and creating space to listen, we can make a positive difference. Regular check-ins help build trust and ensure the people we care about know we’re here when times are tough. Community Support: If you or someone you know are going through a tough time and live in the Mandurah area, our Community Food Pantry is open every Monday and Friday from 11 am to 1 pm, offering food relief and a listening ear. If you're feeling the strain, pop in – we’re here for you. 💛 #RUOK #CostOfLiving #CommunitySupport #MentalHealthMatters #BusinessForGood #EmployeeWellbeing #FoodRelief #Support

August 2024 Impact Report This month, our Community Food Pantry has made a significant difference in the lives of our community members. We provided 334 food relief hampers to households in need, supporting over 1,275 individuals with more than 7,650 meals. Our Backpack Buddies program continues to bridge the weekend hunger gap for 120 children experiencing food insecurity, delivering over 3,248 meals to them and their families through local schools. In addition to providing essential meals, we also rescued over 3,250kg of food from landfill, helping to reduce waste and ensure more people have access to nutritious food. "This service has helped me and my children's wellbeing and livelihood become stable. It's taken us from struggling to secure." (Community Food Pantry Client) These numbers are a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by many in our community. According to a recent Finder report, more than half of Australians are running out of money before their next payday. The data reveals: 📝 6% run out of money every month, by an average of $249. 📝 Women are almost twice as likely as men to struggle, at 20% compared to 11%. 📝 69% of those struggling cite the soaring cost of living as the main pressure, while 40% attribute it to unexpected expenses. We understand the financial pressures many face, and we're here to help—no judgment, just support. Together, we can continue to uplift our community and provide the assistance needed during these tough times. If you'd like to support our work, consider donating or holding a food or fund drive. Visit our website for more information on how you can make a difference: www.bridgebuilders.org.au. #CommunitySupport #FoodRelief #NoJudgmentJustSupport #WasteReduction #BridgeBuilders #Donate #MakeADifference #telethon7 #FeeditForward SecondBite OzHarvest #margaretcourtcommunityoutreach

Did you know that one in seven people experiencing homelessness are children under 12? Interested in how your business or workplace can make a real difference in your local community? There's still time to join us for the Breaking Barriers Business Breakfast on Tuesday 6th August and discover how you can take action now on homelessness. Find out how we, along with incredible organisations like The Salvation Army Australia, Peel Community Kitchen, Anglicare WA, Vinnies WA, Mission Australia, and Mandurah Street Chaplains, are making a positive impact on those facing homelessness and food insecurity. 👈Join us and be part of the solution! ❤️Make a difference today! Be inspired, get involved, and take the lead in sparking change. Together, we can make a lasting impact. 🎫RSVP now and help us make a real difference! https://lnkd.in/ggzFBUuM #BreakingBarriers #CommunityImpact #EndHomelessness #FoodSecurity #MakeADifference #HW2024 #BeTheChange Shelter WA Homelessness Australia

We are incredibly grateful to The Agency - WA, Channel 9, and 6PR Perth for their generous support. Receiving this grant helps us continue our mission to support children and families in Western Australia. Our Backpack Buddies program, launched at the beginning of the school year, has already grown from assisting just 5 students to supporting over 126 children in the Mandurah and Peel region. We also have a growing waiting list extending into Rockingham. This initiative is crucial for providing weekend food relief to children in need, ensuring they have the nourishment they need to thrive. We couldn’t do this without the fantastic support from our community, partners, and volunteers. If you’re interested in helping us make a difference, please visit our website at www.bridgebuilders.org.au to learn more about donating, sponsoring, or volunteering. Thank you once again to The Agency WA, Channel 9, and 6PR Radio for recognising our work and helping us extend our reach and impact. #ThankYou #BackpackBuddies #BestOfTheWest #TheAgency #weekendhungergap #Donate #Volunteer #Philanthropy #CommunitySupport #Mandurah #PeelRegion #MakingADifference

Did you know that 1 in 6 children in Australia live below the poverty line? In the Peel region, this translates to over 6,000 children facing daily challenges that many of us cannot imagine. Children growing up in poverty often go to bed or attend school hungry. They may feel left out when they can’t join a local sports team or participate in school camps. Many live in overcrowded homes without a quiet place to do homework, constantly worrying about their parents' struggles. Research shows that child poverty isn’t just about lacking food and shelter. Financial hardship limits children's lives, learning, and permeates every aspect of their existence. Children at the forefront of the housing crisis often face frequent relocations due to high rents, disrupting their education and friendships. You cannot end child poverty without addressing ‘non-material’ poverty. And you can’t end all poverty without addressing child poverty. At Bridge Builders, we have pledged our support to end child poverty alongside many other organisations. We are dedicated to working within our community to create a brighter future for all children. Through our programs and initiatives, we provide essential support and resources to families in need. But we cannot do this alone. We need support from community members, not-for-profits, corporate organisations, and elected representatives to call on the Federal Government to finally end child poverty in Australia. Join Bridge Builders and other organisations in our mission to end child poverty. Sign the petition and pledge your support. Together, we can create lasting change. 👉 Sign the Petition and Pledge Your Support https://lnkd.in/g5PAJsuK #LegislatetoEndChildPoverty #ValuingChildrenInitiative #NoChildInPoverty #BackpackBuddiesWA #BridgeBuildersWA #EndChildPoverty Valuing Children Initiative | Western Australian Council of Social Service (WACOSS) | Anglicare WA | Shelter WA

This Homelessness Awareness Week, we invite local business and community leaders to enjoy breakfast on us and learn about the impact of the current housing and cost of living crisis on homelessness in our community. 📅 Date: Tuesday, 6th August 2024 ⏰ Time: 7:30 am to 9:00 am 📍 Location: Mandurah Baptist Church, 370 Pinjarra Road, Greenfields WA Discover how organisations like Bridge Builders, Anglicare WA Peel & Rockingham, PeelConnect Incorporated, The Salvation Army Australia Mandurah, Vinnies WA (Passages), Pinjarra Community Kitchen, Mandurah Street Chaplains, and more are providing relief and working towards ending homelessness. While we dedicate the week of the 5th - 11th August to raise awareness about homelessness, it's crucial to remember that homelessness is not just for one day or even a week. It exists 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Learn how you can make a difference year-round and not just at this time of year. Thanks to the generous support of Shelter WA and Lotterywest, this is a free ticketed event. However, we ask that you bring at least one item from our most needed items list as entry to support those in need. These items will be shared amongst the various service agencies working daily with those facing and experiencing homelessness in our community. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be a part of the solution. Let's work together to create a more inclusive and supportive community. 👉 Register today! https://lnkd.in/ggzFBUuM Contact Kelly Hinder, CEO of Bridge Builders Incorporated, at ceo@bridgebuilders.org.au or 0458 297 185. #HW2024 #ActionNow #CommunitySupport #EndHomelessness #BreakingBarriers #BridgeBuilders #BusinessBreakfast #MakeAnImpact

Support Our Community: End of Financial Year Giving. As the financial year comes to a close, we invite businesses and future partners to make a meaningful impact in our local community. Your tax-deductible donation to Bridge Builders can provide essential support to those facing food stress and hardship this winter. ❤️ Why Partner with Us? Corporate Social Responsibility: Show your commitment to supporting the community. Direct Impact: Help us provide food and essential services to local families in need. Tax Benefits: Donations made by June 30th are tax-deductible, benefiting your organisation’s financials. 🙏 How Your Business Can Help: Online Donations: Visit www.bridgebuilders.org.au and make a secure donation. Corporate Sponsorships: Partner with us for special programs and outreach events. Matching Gifts: Encourage employee giving by matching their donations. Whether you are an existing partner or considering a future partnership, your company’s generosity will bring warmth and hope to our community during the cold months ahead. Join us in making a lasting impact. Donate today and transform tomorrow. ❤️ #CorporateGiving #Donate #EOFYGiving #partnership #SupportCommunity #WorkplaceGiving #Sponsorship