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Charitable Recipients
Based on submissions by Norwex Consultants, the Norwex Foundation for a Brighter Future awarded
charitable contributions totaling more than $60,000 at the Australia and New Zealand National Conference
last month. Worldwide, the charitable contributions awarded topped more than $270,000!
Our charitable awards stem from your volunteer efforts and the organisations you support. They are a
reflection of your character and generosity. The nominations of so many worthy charities are a testament
to our Consultants’ strong desire to bring a promise for a brighter future into the lives of others. Thank you
to everyone who nominated a charity.
Emerge Australia
eWaste
$5,000
eWaste is a not for profit enterprise run solely by volunteers, to
provide skills training, support and friendship to approx 45 young
people with a disability in an environment where they are accepted,
respected and valued while providing work and social skills through
the disassembly of electrical waste that is then recycled back to the
manufacturing process rather than going to landfill.
A contribution from Norwex would enable them to undertake activities
in a more efficient and effective environment and increasing the
benefits to the disabled participants, volunteer supervisors and
mentors.
Nominated by Tina Johnson.
$10,000
Emerge Australia Inc advocates for, educates about, and provides
information on, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) more commonly
known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Established in 1980,
Emerge Australia has been working with people affected by ME/
CFS since then.
With members and supporters Australia-wide, Emerge Australia
works to improve the quality of life for anyone affected by this
debilitating condition.
Nominated by Mary Pooley, Cathy Owens and Christine Prescott.
Orange Sky Laundry
Eden Ministry
$3,500+
plus $2000 RRP worth of UPP and Odour Eliminator.
Human trafficking is the fastest growing criminal industry in the
world today. Eden Ministry extends love to people in sexual
slavery. They reach entire red-light districts and those trafficked
for sexual exploitation through innovation prevention, outreach,
and advocacy strategies – transforming entire communities. This charity provides mobile laundry services for homeless people,
with 2 washing machines and 2 dryers in the back off each van.
As well as providing this basic need for cleanliness, the vans carry
6 orange chairs, so in the one hour’s time it takes to wash and dry
someone’s clothes, Orange Sky volunteers get to chat to these
people. They are also trialling mobile showers which is a fantastic
initiative. $3,120 funds 1 stop a week x 10 loads of washing = 520
conversations a year.
Nominated by Bek Sutherland. Nominated by Caryn Ward.
$5,000