Melbourne businessman and Chairman of The Pratt Foundation, Anthony Pratt has donated $250,000 toward flood recovery in Victoria.
The money will support funding for not-for-profit and community organisations in Victoria’s flood-affected regions, helping to meet short-term recovery needs and enabling key backbone groups to keep supporting their communities, as needs evolve.
“Our hearts go out to all those affected by the floods and we hope this donation helps in the recovery,” said Pratt.
FRRR CEO Natalie Egleton welcomed the generous donation, noting it is yet another example of the Pratt Foundation stepping up to help rural and regional communities in Victoria that are affected by disasters.
The Pratt Foundation has now donated more than $4.7 million to FRRR since its inception.
“The Pratt Foundation has been a long-standing partner and we greatly appreciate them again trusting FRRR to ensure funds reach the small grassroots, community-led organisations that will spearhead the recovery in so many communities,” said Egleton.
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“We continue to see local people helping one another prepare for the impacts of this slow-moving flood and there have already been great local efforts in cleaning up.”
Egleton highlighted that the impacts of this will be felt for a long, long time both socially and economically, and communities will need a lot of support for a long time to come.
The funds will be channelled through their Strengthening Rural Communities Prepare & Recover stream and will also allow their team to work closely with local leaders to ensure funds really get where they need.
“The Prepare & Recover stream is always open, so groups that already know what they need can apply now, or whenever they are ready,” added Egleton.
Anyone wanting to make a tax-deductible donation to the FRRR Flood Appeal can visit their website for more information.
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