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For close to 100 years, Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation has made a real and lasting impact on the big challenges facing Greater Melbourne.
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Homelessness & Affordable Housing
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Climate Change Resilience in the West
Hot spots
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Young changemakers leading the way
Over 100 students and teachers gathered at the State Library of Victoria to attend YiP24 Insights, the final celebratory event to conclude the 2024 Youth in Philanthropy program.
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Funder collaborations – going further together
Insights from the interim evaluation of the WISE Grant Collaboration, including the essential elements to support positive and dynamic working relationships.
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Five reasons to be hopeful this year: Homelessness Week 2024
Here are some positive initiatives addressing homelessness in Australia and ways that you can show your support.
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WISE Grant Interim Insights and Learning
Access to financial support is critical for many Work Integration Social Enterprises (WISE) operating in Australia, yet can be difficult to secure. The WISE Open Grant Round aims to simplify and streamline access to financial support for WISE through bringing together seven of Australia’s leading funding agencies.
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Young changemakers leading the way
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Funder collaborations – going further together
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Five reasons to be hopeful this year: Homelessness Week 2024
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WISE Grant Interim Insights and Learning
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Blak Pearl Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Creative Studio
Belgium Avenue Neighbourhood House Incorporated
Lively Capacity Building - Supporting Early Growth
“We exist to alleviate social isolation among older community members, reduce youth unemployment, and build a more age-friendly society,” says Anna Donaldson, founder of Lively.
Family ‘Red Bowl’ giving tradition continues
Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation’s donors Jenny and Philip Curtis established a charitable fund account with Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation in 2013 as a way to give back to their community after enjoying successful careers in law and business.
Celebrating Malcolm
In 2013 Jan and Roy established their Charitable Fund Account as a memorial to honour and celebrate the life of their son Malcolm who died suddenly from a heart condition at 45 years.
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