{"id":103377,"date":"2024-12-02T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-01T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/lismoretimes\/?p=103377"},"modified":"2024-11-27T20:01:10","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T09:01:10","slug":"nrcf-celebrates-20-years-and-announces-new-grant-recipients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/lismoretimes\/news\/nrcf-celebrates-20-years-and-announces-new-grant-recipients\/","title":{"rendered":"NRCF celebrates 20 years and announces new grant recipients"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF) marked 20 years of supporting over 645 regional projects last Thursday with a milestone gathering in Byron Bay.<\/p>\n<p>Delivering $10 million in donations since its inception, the NRCF also announced the next round of grant recipients working in community-driven impact initiatives.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/12\/1.NRCF_col_0197_95704.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Uncle Brian Kelly. Photo: MAZZER PHOTOGRAPHICS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2003, the NRCF connects donors with grassroots initiatives to address social and environmental challenges.<\/p>\n<p>NRCF CEO Sam Henderson said the anniversary celebrated the profound impact of community giving.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/12\/7.NRCF_col_0193_95779.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barbara and Peter Swain from the Mental Health Support Group. Photo: MAZZER PHOTOGRAPHICS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;From humble beginnings, we&#8217;ve witnessed the extraordinary capacity of our region to come together and create meaningful change,&#8221; Henderson said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Tonight is about honouring our journey and those making a difference on the ground.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/12\/2.NRCF_col_0118_95752.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amy Colli NRCF, Patsy Trethowan Women&#8217;s Giving Circle member, Sandra Duncan NRCF. Photo: MAZZER PHOTOGRAPHICS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The celebration gathered 220 donors, grant recipients, and community leaders to celebrate the power of community giving at the Elements at Byron event.<\/p>\n<p>Announcing the 2024\/25 Community Grants Program recipients who exemplify the diverse and inspiring work across the Northern Rivers was an event highlight.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/12\/5.NRCF_col_0095_95840.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Johan Kortenhorst, NRCF Chair and John Callanan, NRCF Patron. Photo: MAZZER PHOTOGRAPHICS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Recipients included Zero Emissions Byron, Autism Camp Australia, Agape Outreach Inc., Northern Rivers Women&#8217;s and Children&#8217;s Services, Ballina Hot Meal Centre, and Tweed Coast Youth Service. A complete list can be found on the NRCF website.<\/p>\n<p>President of Resilient Uki Melanie Bloor said without NRCF support, resilience groups like theirs would be in a far more challenging situation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/12\/6.NRCF_col_0066_95789.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The fabulous Felicity Lawless entertained the Elements at Byron gathering. Photo: MAZZER PHOTOGRAPHICS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;With these funds, we&#8217;ll develop a guide to empower Northern Rivers communities to better respond to crises, using lessons from past floods and successful models like those in New Zealand,&#8221; Bloor said.<\/p>\n<p>Australian Seabird and Turtle Rescue general manager Steve Whalan said the foundation&#8217;s support had been transformative.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2024\/12\/1.NRCF_col_0059_95858.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">NCRF leadership team. 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