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Did you know Australians gave $13 billion to charities in 2021 and 6 million of us volunteered in 2022? Incredible, right? But as we step into 2025, the need for community support is greater than ever. At the Frank Montagnese Foundation, we make sure every dollar truly counts by working with not-for-profits that deliver life-changing results—like helping over 50 people rebuild their lives with shelter and job training. Philanthropy isn’t just about money—it’s about connection, care, and creating a brighter future. Together, we can fill the gaps and make real change happen. Learn more about the role of philanthropy in Australia in 2025: https://lnkd.in/gZwR885h

The end of financial year is looming (how are we already in June!?), so here are some ways you can dig deep and support LGBTIQ+ communities this Pride Month! 🌈💖 We know that for every $100 of government funding LGBTIQ+ organisations receive just 6 cents, and for every $100 received by Australian charities, just 5 cents flows into our communities. But we want to change that, and together we can! Aurora works hard to create funding opportunities specifically for the organisations and initiatives in our communities who are underfunded. These are often the groups who provide vital, and frontline support for the most marginalised within our communities, specifically LGBTIQ+ people with intersecting marginalisation. With your support, and alongside out friends at GiveOUT Australia , we have been able to create unprecedented resourcing opportunities through the Amplify Pride Fund, that supports capacity building, core funding, operational funding and much more. With your continued support, we will be able to extend that type of support to even more in-need LGBTIQ+ organisations, programs and projects right around Australia. This EOFY embody the spirit of Aurora's founders - help us raise vital funds for LGBTIQ+ communities and have fun while doing it! 🌈🪩✨ Make your pledge, purchase a raffle ticket, browse the Silent Auction, or even snap up a last minute ticket here 👉 https://loom.ly/LHK8zkk

Property management agencies have a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in their communities. By partnering with key charities, they can support efforts to improve neighbourhoods and address specific needs within society. At Someday Property, for every lease property signed, we donate a warm blanket and pillow to children living in poverty around the globe via Child Fund Australia.  At The Property Collective, we plant a tree for every property sold or leased through One Tree Planted. Whether you're looking to contribute to an important cause or donate time and effort to assist with local education or feeding programs, these partnerships can lead to lasting positive change. What are some creative community initiatives you're doing at your agency?

Bilfinger UK West Carr Fabrication facility has partnered with the local charity Turning Corners, contributing timber through donation and recycling initiatives. Turning Corners is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting positive mental health within the community, providing a supportive and relaxed woodworking workshop where participants develop new skills, build relationships, and foster a sense of belonging. https://lnkd.in/emqgWTbJ

Housing All Australians is on a mission to catalyse the private sector to accelerate housing for those on very low incomes. We’re not filling our bucket; we’re the charity helping other housing charities create housing faster. You can have a multiplier effect with us; unlocking new housing projects and having a collective voice in all Australian states and territories. Help us achieve our goal to create new housing for 1000 vulnerable Australians by 2030: https://hubs.ly/Q02Tcpms0

Columbia Threadneedle Foundation works with inspiring charity partners to improve individual lives while also driving long-term social change through the power of art, sport and education as catalysts for transformation. In 2024, the Foundation continued supporting its long-term charity partners Clean Break Theatre Company, Access Sport, The National Gallery, Bounce Back Project and AT The Bus helping them to deliver their vital work. In addition, Columbia Threadneedle awarded a number of grants to support charities within the communities in which we live and work. Our employees also played an important role, dedicating their time and skills to volunteer for worthwhile causes. https://bit.ly/4fuxikp

With millions of dollars being cut from non-profits and public services in #SanFrancisco, this impactful quote by Leilani Farha reminds us of the true importance of housing as a right for all. San Francisco's Emergency Rental Assistance Program faces a significant 50% budget cut, and many more local organizations are being defunded. We cannot let our essential services be reduced without a fight. Join us in demanding change for the protection of San Francisco's people, and join our fight to increase & defend affordable housing for San Francisco's most vulnerable. Donate today: www.bishopsf.org/donate Volunteer with us: www.bishopsf.org/volunteer ----- #nonprofit #philanthropy #socialimpact #givingback #dogood #housing #affordablehousing #publicbudget #california #budgetcuts #rentcontrol #sanfrancisco #bayarea #bayareahousing #sfhousing #sfbayarea #community #socialjustice #equity #accessibility #digitaldivide #housingcrisis #aapi #forthepeople #withthepeople #filipino #sfgov #mayorbreed

Housing All Australians is on a mission to catalyse the private sector to accelerate housing for those on very low incomes. We’re not filling our bucket; we’re the charity helping other housing charities create housing faster. You can have a multiplier effect with us; unlocking new housing projects and having a collective voice in all Australian states and territories. Help us achieve our goal to create new housing for 1000 vulnerable Australians by 2030: https://hubs.ly/Q02_dwXD0

Housing All Australians is on a mission to catalyse the private sector to accelerate housing for those on very low incomes. We’re not filling our bucket; we’re the charity helping other housing charities create housing faster. You can have a multiplier effect with us; unlocking new housing projects and having a collective voice in all Australian states and territories. Help us achieve our goal to create new housing for 1000 vulnerable Australians by 2030: https://hubs.ly/Q02Tcmys0

We are delighted to announce that Newcastle Building Society has made an additional £1m donation to the Newcastle Building Society Community Fund at Community Foundation serving Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, boosting the Fund's endowment to more than £3.5m. This donation secures the support from Fund for local charities for generations to come and will see the capacity for grant giving from the Fund increase to around £150,000 in each and every year. The Newcastle Building Society Community Fund helps our amazing charity partners in tackling issues linked to food poverty, employability and opportunity, debt management, homelessness and sustainability across the communities we serve. Information about how to apply for a grant can be found on the Newcastle Building Society website. Manchester Building Society Mutuo Building Societies Association Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) Debbie Enever Peter Hunt Melina Morrison North East Chamber of Commerce Kim McGuinness The North East Combined Authority John McCabe DL Rob Williamson OBE DL John Hollingsworth