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Stand Like Stone Foundation
Inspiring community kindness and courage
Newsletter - August 2022
Message from our CEO
Hello everyone and welcome to our August 2022 newsletter.
As we start off the new financial year, it provides us with an opportunity to look back at the last few months and take time out to consider what the Foundation has been involved with during this time. As I touched on in our last newsletter, I’m constantly amazed at how our community is always there to support and assist Stand Like Stone with its endeavors. For example, the 2022 Swinging with the Stars event held at The Barn in June was once again a resounding success. With over 500 attending the gala night in support of our 8 unbelievable Stars, it’s a testament to the community spirit and courage that is prevalent across this fantastic region.
Additionally, the opportunity to work closely with OneFortyOne to roll out another round of community grants for the Limestone Coast has given me a greater appreciation for just how much behind-the-scenes community support OneFortyOne provides in this region. So, a big congrats to Paul Hartung and his team for their ongoing support of our community, with years’ grants pushing the total funds provided by OneFortyOne to well over $300,000 since our partnership commenced back in 2014.
On a sadder note, we need to take this opportunity to acknowledge the recent passing of our great friend, supporter and Patron, Brian Page. Brian has been a key part of Stand Like Stone journey since the very beginning, and will be sadly missed by all. Our thoughts are also with Sue Page during this difficult time. Vale Brian.
…..and remember, life is mostly froth and bubble, two things stand like stone, kindness in another’s trouble, courage in your own.
Stand Like Stone & OneFortyOne
Grants 2022
OneFortyOne and Stand Like Stone have granted $50,000 to 3 community groups from across the Limestone Coast, to support local projects.
We’d like to thank everyone who applied for a grant and congratulate the following successful recipients.
2022 Successful Grant Recipients:
- Mil-Lel Memorial Park Inc.: $10,000 to complete the Mel-Lel Hall Kitchen Upgrades. This project will ensure the facility meets all food safe requirements and is able to cater to the ever growing demand by the local community to access the hall’s facilities.
- Australian Schools Plus: $20,000 to support the expansion of a proactive social work model at three Mount Gambier schools. This project will focus on addressing increasing levels of absenteeism, through supporting families to engage with a range of external services and the wider school community.
Youth Opportunities: $20,000 to assist over 50 young people from public sector schools in Mount Gambier, Penola and Naracoorte to participate in a program to develop confidence, resilience, optimism and goal-setting for their future.
OneFortyOne Jubilee Sawmill General Manager Paul Hartung said it was great to work with Stand Like Stone again this year.
“We were pleased to receive many great applications, which just goes to show how many passionate people live in the Limestone Coast.,” Paul said.
“The applications go through a rigorous review process. This way we ensure we are funding projects that meet our objectives, which includes projects which will have an ongoing and positive impact. This year we sponsored projects that focus on youth education and opportunity which very much speaks to supporting a better tomorrow.”
OneFortyOne also contributed a further $30,200 to support another five organisations that applied for the grant.
- Allendale East Public Hall – Hall renovation $10,000
- St Johns Ambulance Volunteers – Burn over kits $1,500
- Mulga Street Primary School – AM Safe Spaces $7000
- Penola Swim Club – Equipment up-grade $7000
- Foodbank - Printer & Laptop purchase $4,700
Small Grants & Educational Scholarships - Opening Soon
Do you need a grant to help you with your community project? If so, we’re seeking applications from community groups and not-for-profits based in or servicing the Limestone Coast Region. Annual Small Grants open on the 15th September 2022. Organisations can apply for grants of up to $10,000 for their charitable project.
Our annual Educational Scholarship round opens on the 15th October 2022. If you are thinking of studying in 2023, applications are available to support students studying an approved curriculum course at an Australian educational institution, whether it be pre-school, primary school, secondary school or tertiary courses.
The Small Grants close on 31st October 2022, and Scholarships close on the 30th November 2022.
Please have a read of the guidelines prior to submitting your application to determine your eligibility. All the information and online application forms are available on our website www.standlikestone.com.au
2022 Swinging with the Stars
Over 520 people made their way out to the Barn on Saturday 19th June, as we hosted our annual major fundraiser, Swinging with the Stars. 8 local stars performed 4 dance routines under the tutelage of Kim Cella, Keana Soper and Jazmyn Boyd from Hype Dance. The 3 judges found it very tough to decide on just one winner!
We would like to congratulate the winner for 2022, Matthew Grubb and his dance partner Jacinta Cooper.
We also announced on the night the 2022 People's Choice award, who individually raised the most amount of money, this year the award was won by Felicia Jones.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the supporters for this years event, without you all we would not be able to put on such an amazing event.
2022 Winning dance couple, Jacinta Cooper and 'Star' Matthew Grubb
2022 Peoples Choice Winner, Felicia Jones & dance partner Toby Riley
Please visit our website for more photos of the evening
Start your philanthropic journey today and become a Friend of Stand Like Stone!
This is the starting point of your philanthropic journey. We want to help more people become a local philanthropist for the community they love, so we are inviting people and organisations to sign up as a Friend for $500 per year.
Donations are tax deductible and 100% of your donation stays in the Limestone Coast, helping a community you love today, as well as leaving money for tomorrow. We will pool the Friend money to help with our operational costs, establish a Friends sub fund and provide an annual grant to the region, in which you will get the opportunity to have a vote on.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you, or someone you know, is looking for a meaningful way to give back to the Limestone Coast and become our Friend!
We would like to thank the following who have joined us in becoming our Friend.
- Keith Apex Club
- Bordertown Veterinary Clinic
- Stephanie Brooker-Jones
- Vicki Osborne
- Amherst Livestock Trust
- Sally Klose
- Robert & Glenda Mock
- Jenny Tillbrook & Ashley Cook
- Carol Kay
- Justine Drew,
- Sunnyside Instant Lawn
- SEA Gas
- SE Fresh Produce,
- Woodstock Partners
- John Fry
- Deb & Graeme Paschke
2022 Inaugural Friends of Stand Like Stone Champion Grant
We are very excited to announce that the Inaugural 'Friends of Stand Like Stone Grant' has been awarded to the Riddoch Business and Community Association. $2,500 will go towards the Riddoch Leaders Program. This program is aimed at developing social and emotional capabilities while increasing personal accountability, self-leadership, resilience, and well-being to enable participants to thrive across all areas of their lives.
Office News
Welcome back Carissa!
Carissa will return to her Office Administration role after taking 12 months parental leave caring for her beautiful little girl, Annabelle Grace. We wish her all the best as she adjusts to the working/family life.
Carissa, Annabelle & Kyal
Thank you to our generous sponsors and supporters
Sponsorship partners play a critical role in helping with our operational costs so that we can ensure more money from donations goes directly back into our local community.
We are privileged to be supported by a wide range of people and organisations through their financial and in-kind support.
We’d like to say a massive thank you to our financial sponsors for this year.
- City of Mount Gambier Council
- Noel Barr Toyota
- Ray Scott Pastoral Company
- Tatiara District Council
- Robe District Council
- District Council of Grant
- Kingston SE Council
- Wattle Range Council
- Naracoorte Lucindale Council
We’d also like to say a massive thank you to our in-kind sponsors for this year.
- Sinclair Wilson
- Hello Friday
- Green Triangle Electronics
- Galpins
- Caffe Belgiorno
Connecting with the Stand Like Stone Foundation
There are many ways local people can get involved with our work:
Give: Donations to the Foundation, large or small are welcome. Give and support your local community.
Volunteer: Want to give your skills to help progress the work of the Foundation? Contact Roger for further information.
Leave a legacy: Sometimes the biggest gift is the one we never see - a gift in your will means a lasting impact for the places and causes you care about.
Got more to tell us? We'd love you to stay in touch and hear about your feedback and ideas. Email us at info@standlikestone.com.au or pick up the phone and call (08) 7701 9259.
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