An ambitious 21-week community challenge is aiming to raise $2.1 million to mark a milestone anniversary for a Sunshine Coast organisation.
The challenge, which runs until January 17, will boost the Buderim Foundation’s investment funds and increase the annual grants available to support community organisations.
Buderim Foundation chairman Rick Woods says the organisation, now in its 21st year, is proud to have provided more than $2.3million in funding through its Buderim Community and Thompson charitable funds.
“We have only been able to provide funding thanks to the generosity of our donors,” Mr Woods says. “All the funds donated are invested.
“And our grants are made from the earnings from those funds, so we can continue giving in perpetuity.”
Mr Woods acknowledges that while the target is ambitious at a time when many community members are facing financial pressures, every contribution will make a lasting impact.
“There is no amount too small to make an impact,” he says.
“Even $5 invested in our funds will grow and, in turn, lead to increasing returns to the community.”
For more information, visit buderimfoundation.org.au.
