The Sydney Community Foundation is a Not for Profit Foundation and reports to the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission. It is governed by a board of independent directors.

In essence, the Sydney community Foundation assists in achieving philanthropic goals through the Be Kind Sydney appeal. Loredana explained the many avenues the Foundation assist the Sydney community, one, of course, being the SECC van that we supported together.

Lt Kevin Williams provided the members with a history of the Salvation Army and its current work in Maroubra. Unfortunately, post-Covid and with the current economic crisis, the needs of the community have increased tremendously. Drug addiction and homelessness are on the rise. There are good opportunities for the Rotary Club of Maroubra to get more involved to help our community.