Student leaders from six Sunshine Coast schools will come together for the second annual Buderim Foundation Youth Summit to promote life-long philanthropy among Sunshine Coast youth.
Buderim Foundation Youth Committee chair, Graham Tamblyn said the Summit was part of the Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Project, which aims to introduce the concept of Philanthropy and its value to the community to young people, inspiring them to adopt it throughout their lives.
The Buderim Foundation is launching an exciting year-long Community Challenge to increase grants to local community organisations into the future.
Members of the M7 Band – Michael Ryan, Roger Morris, Steven Kypraios, Mark Bray, Ken Kiernan, Paul Kusy, Shane Harvey – rehearsing ‘It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock n roll’ in preparation for the Buderim Foundation’s Australia Day float.
Buderim Foundation chair Russell Stitz said the Foundation was challenging the community to help increase the und from $1.4million to $2million in just 12 months.
TODAY the Buderim Foundation has celebrated 10 years of giving through its Community Grants Program. A total of $64,000 has been shared by 17 community organisations.
This brings the total amount of funds granted to the Buderim community through this program over the last ten years to $404,000, since 2008.
Everyone is invited to join in the the spirit of community at the Foundation’s Community Grants Celebration on Saturday, September 9 from 2pm-4pm on the lawn between the Buderim Memorial Hall and the Craft Cottage.
Buderim Foundation Grants committee chair Lisa Edward said this event is the most important day on the Foundation’s calendar so we are planning an extra special celebration.
“This year we are celebrating not only the $65,000 in community grants we are awarding but the more than $400,000 we have been able to gift to Buderim/4556 community organisations in the 10 years since our grants program commenced.
“So, we are raising the bar, making it a special family affair with a strong emphasis on young people – celebrating with family, food and entertainment,” Lisa said.
The Buderim Foundation’s 2017Community Grants Program gets underway on Friday June 2. Now in its tenth consecutive year, eligible community groups benefitting the Buderim community are encouraged to apply for grants up to $10,000.
Lisa Edward, Chair of the Foundation’s Grants Committee said that this year, successful grant applicants were likely to share a total grant pool of approximately $60,000.
The 2017 grants will be in addition to more than $340,000 already granted to more than 60 community groups since the Foundation’s grants program began in 2008.
School expenses such as clothing, shoes and stationery supplies can be challenging for many families. So, the Buderim Foundation is proud to be a part of the 2017 FRRR Back to School Program that offers $50 Target vouchers to families who require some assistance.
Managed by The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR), this program supports students and their families who attend schools in our local area. This year, with significant financial support from our local Buderim Lions and Rotary Clubs, the Buderim Foundation is able to distribute 250 Target vouchers valued at $50 each, a total worth of $12,500.
The Buderim Foundation is very proud to be hosting an inspiring breakfast with internationally renowned wildlife conservationist and Sunshine Coast local Bindi Irwin.
Continuing its focus on establishing a Youth Sub Fund to support youth-focused programs and events, everyone is really excited to have Bindi Irwin presenting at a special breakfast at Buderim Tavern on Friday 25th November.
A dozen community organisations were awarded a record total of $65,000 when Buderim Foundation presented its 2016 grants.
The grants were presented at the Foundation’s annual Good News event which this year took place in Buderim’s Memorial Hall on Sunday September 18.
The Buderim Foundation will be celebrating this Sunday afternoon, bringing together Foundation Ambassadors, Buderim families, sponsors and friends to announce this year’s annual grant recipients.
The suspense will soon be over for applicants of the 2012 Grants Program, as the Buderim Foundation prepares to announce the successful candidates at their Good News Night on Friday, 7 September.
The Good News Night will be held at the Buderim Memorial Hall at 5pm and is a great opportunity for those not yet involved in the Foundation to learn more about the concept, the Foundation’s achievements since its launch nine years ago, and about future plans to support the community.
Chair of the Buderim Foundation, Paul Clark said the grants program offered the opportunity for worthwhile community initiatives that benefit Buderim and its residents to receive funding.
“Every year our grant total amount reaches record highs, as more people become aware of the Foundation and our role within the community,” Paul said.
The annual event is an opportunity for everyone to join with the Foundation’s members, donors, directors, ambassadors and friends to share good news and to review the progress made throughout the year.
Last year the Foundation made available a record total of $22,010 for its grants program, just a small portion of the more than $100,000 that the Foundation is proud to have been able to distribute in the community.
Recipients of the 2011 grants were Fusion Sunshine Coast, Buderim SAILS, Maroochy Waterwatch Inc., Buderim-Palmwoods Heritage Tramway Inc., BATS Theatre Co., Rotary Club of Buderim, Buderim Mountain State School P&C Assoc., Coastal Caring Clowns and U3A Birdwatching Group.
“The Foundation started providing grants from 2008 and has since contributed to 25 different local organisations,” Paul said.
The goal of the Buderim Foundation is to enrich and enhance the quality of life for Buderim and its residents, past and future. The Foundation is a philanthropic, not-for-profit organisation, which aims to generate income from donations and bequests from community members and provide grants for community projects.
“As a not-for-profit public company, the Foundation relies on the generous contributions of local businesses and residents in order to continue providing grants to quality local community projects and groups,” Paul said.
The grants are offered to not-for-profit organisations in the Buderim community, or not-for-profit Sunshine Coast community organisations that are able to provide services to the Buderim community.
The Good News Night is open to all community members and refreshments will be provided. To RSVP for the event, please call 07 5456 1757 or email info@buderimfoundation.org.au by Tuesday, 4 September.
For more information about the Buderim Foundation or the 2012 grants program, please visit www.buderimfoundation.org.au.
