As lt ls Community Foundation
Relieving poverty, sharing culture, building community
Purpose
Relieve poverty and distress
(e.g., providing free meals
to homeless)
Activities
Community
Events &
Workshops
Cultural
Sharing
Food for
Homeless
Beneficiaries
Children, families,
disadvantaged
community members
Values
Compassion
Inclusion
Mindfulness
$128,500+
Funds Used to Support the Community
3,240+
People Supported
58
Community Events Held

Our Services & Activities

Workshops
Food Aid
Events
Volunteers
Donations
Family & Kids
Skills & Crafts
Partnerships
Mental Health
Emergency Aid
Education
Health
Environment

Community Workshops

We host free community workshops including cultural-arts classes, face-painting for kids, flower-arranging, paper-cutting, hand-craft and creative art sessions, sewing basics, and family-friendly craft sessions. These are open to all community members.

These workshops stimulate creativity, build skills, and foster social connections. They provide a safe and inclusive space for families and individuals — especially newcomers and multicultural families — to share culture, learn together, reduce social isolation and strengthen community bonds.

Food Assistance

We provide free meals, food hampers and emergency food supplies to homeless people, financially struggling families, and vulnerable community members in need.

This assistance ensures that basic nutrition and food security are met, relieving immediate hardship. By supporting food needs, we help reduce hunger, improve wellbeing, and provide stability to those under pressure.

Community Events & Festivals

We organise multicultural festivals, community gatherings and seasonal celebrations — with cultural performances, shared meals, children’s activities, music and social games.

These events foster inclusion, cultural exchange and mutual understanding across diverse community groups. They bring people together, build friendships, enhance social cohesion and create a sense of belonging and unity.

Volunteer Programs

We offer volunteer opportunities in food distribution, event support, workshop assistance, outreach work and community services. Volunteers of all backgrounds are welcome.

Volunteering allows individuals to give back, develop new skills (communication, teamwork, organisational skills), expand social networks, and build self-esteem. For the community, volunteer involvement strengthens social capital, increases capacity to deliver support, and fosters shared responsibility and solidarity. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Donations & Fundraising

We organise fundraising campaigns and accept public donations to support food distribution, community programs, emergency relief, workshops and event operations.

These funds help sustain our services, extend support to more people in need, and ensure we can respond to emergencies or unexpected challenges. Donations enable long-term impact and community resilience.

Family & Children Support

We run parent-child activities, story-time sessions, early-learning support, playgroups, and family-oriented community workshops to support children’s development and family wellbeing.

These programs provide safe, supportive environments for children to learn, socialise and grow. They help build strong family relationships, support parents with resources and connections, and contribute to healthy child development and community stability.

Skills & Craft Classes

We offer classes such as hand-craft making, painting, pottery/arts, cooking, cultural craft sessions, basic life skills and creative workshops — accessible to all community members.

These sessions help participants gain practical skills, boost confidence, promote self-expression and creativity, and offer pathways to social inclusion and personal growth. They are especially helpful for youth, immigrants, or anyone looking to learn something new or socialise in a safe community space.

Community Partnerships

We collaborate with local charities, shelters, cultural associations, support groups and community organisations to deliver services, share resources, and coordinate support for those in need.

Partnerships amplify our impact, ensure more comprehensive support, avoid service duplication, and strengthen community networks. Through working together with other organisations, we can reach more people and address complex community needs effectively. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Mental Health & Wellbeing

We facilitate wellbeing sessions, peer-support groups, mindfulness workshops, and can provide referrals to counselling for people facing stress, isolation or hardship.

These mental-health supports help reduce loneliness, improve emotional wellbeing, build resilience, and foster a supportive community environment. They are vital for individuals’ overall health and for community cohesion — a core aspect of community-work practice. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Emergency & Crisis Relief

In times of crisis — such as disasters, sudden homelessness or financial hardship — we provide emergency aid including food, essential supplies and referrals to support services.

This relief helps meet urgent needs, reduce harm, and provide immediate stability and safety for individuals and families during difficult times. It reflects our commitment to community care and compassion.

Education & Career Support

We offer training workshops, career-readiness sessions, language or job-search support, skills building and guidance for employment or further education.

These programs help community members improve employability, build confidence, access better opportunities, and enhance long-term stability and self-sufficiency. They contribute to breaking cycles of disadvantage.

Health & Wellness Programs

We run community health checks, fitness and wellness activities, nutrition awareness, and healthy-living workshops to promote physical and mental wellbeing.

These initiatives support healthy lifestyles, prevent illness, encourage regular health habits, and improve overall community wellbeing and resilience.

Environment & Sustainability

We organise community clean-ups, recycling education, community-garden or tree-planting projects, and environmental awareness campaigns.

Such sustainability efforts help protect the local environment, build community pride, foster responsibility for the planet, and create a greener, healthier living space for everyone.