Our Supporters
IGA
CFA has many valued partnerships right across Victoria, but few have been as longstanding and beneficial to so many CFA members and brigades as our partnership with Independent Grocers of Australia (IGA).
From monetary donations, to featuring in IGA’s Local Heroes advertising campaign,these benefits continue to grow. IGA is there in times of need, promotes CFA messages and provides ongoing local support in an invaluable contribution to the organisation.
IGA Community Chest
In 1997, IGA developed a program named the IGA Community Chest, whereby each purchase of an IGA branded product or specially marked Community Chest product within an IGA store would generate funds to be donated back to the store’s local community. CFA is one of the nominated beneficiaries of the IGA Community Chest in Victoria, and local brigades receive their donations once a year.
Since 2000, CFA has received approximately $2.5 million from the IGA Community Chest program. To learn more about IGA’s Community Chest, visit www.iga.net.au
Ritchies Community Benefits
Ritchies stores are also an important part of the IGA family, and great supporters of CFA. Ritchies IGA started its Community Benefits program in 1993, and local brigades have been benefiting ever since. As Ritchies have grown so has CFA and, since the programs inception, over $2 million has been donated to local brigades.
For more information on Ritchies Community Benefits program, visit www.ritchies.com.au.
Myer Foundation
Sustainable Water Project
In late 2008, CFA was the recipient of a $2 million grant from the ‘2009 Myer Commemorative Grants Program’ which celebrated 75 years of the Sidney Myer Fund and 50 years of The Myer Foundation.
The State Government matched this donation from the Sidney Myer Fund in a commitment which will see the installation of water tanks, water recycling and water saving initiatives at every rural and remote CFA brigade across the state by the end of 2010.
This funding offset the cost of supplying the tanks, pumps and other equipment while CFA brigades provided “in-kind” support to the project including site preparation, plumbing and installation.
CFA believes that this successful community project is a great model to build on for future community-focused projects
The project is a major boost for CFA’s sustainability credentials.
Firestar Rose
The Firestar Rose was created as a consequence of the events of Black Saturday, 7 February 2009.
The rose honours the lives lost and the many dedicated CFA members who were involved. It is a symbol of re-growth and celebrates the regeneration of life.
Funds raised from the sale of each rose in the series will be donated towards CFA and its brigades.
You can purchase a Firestar Rose through the official website www.firestarrose.com.au.
If you would like to learn more about any of the above partnerships, you can contact our Strategic Communications team.
