We are a family philanthropic organisation that creates opportunities and strengthens resilience for a more caring and inclusive community.
Purpose
We create opportunities and strengthen resilience for a more caring and inclusive community where everyone can thrive.
Our approach
- We address unmet needs by looking for gaps in the funding landscape and in social causes
- We look for innovative and community-led initiatives with potential for big impact
- We are engaged partners, providing more than funding where we can add value
- We take considered risks to help bold ideas become reality
- Gender is at the heart of our decision-making and processes – see our Statement of Intent – Women and Girls
Our values
- Humility – We recognise the expertise of our partners and help them achieve great things
- Social justice -We uphold principles of equity, inclusiveness and fairness
- Commitment – We are here for the long term and understand social change takes time
- Collaboration – We are engaged with our partners and our community and work together supportively
- Empathy – We strive to understand and share the feelings of others
- Transparency – We share our learnings and promote shared intelligence
Connection to Community Connect South Shoalhaven
Community Connect deeply values the generous support of The Snow Foundation, whose commitment to strengthening rural communities has been instrumental in advancing our mission. Through the Investing in Rural Community Futures (IRCF) program, facilitated by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) in partnership with The Snow Foundation, we have received essential funding that has enabled us to enhance our capacity and sustainability. This collaboration has empowered us to better serve the Ulladulla community by addressing local needs and fostering long-term resilience
The IRCF program’s focus on capacity building has allowed Community Connect to implement strategic initiatives, such as hiring dedicated personnel and upgrading organisational systems, which are crucial for our ongoing operations and community engagement. The Snow Foundation’s partnership with FRRR exemplifies a shared vision of supporting grassroots organisations to create meaningful and lasting impacts in regional areas. We are profoundly grateful for their support, which has been pivotal in enabling us to continue our work and strengthen our community connections.
