CERES Sustainability Fund

By: CERES Community Environment Park (Centre for Education & Research in Environmental Strategies)

What is this appeal for?

What is CERES? CERES is a 'not-for-(financial)-profit' community organisation working towards a vision of sustainability involving profound transformation in people and communities. Transformed from a rubbish dumb 26 years ago, CERES is a 10 acre community environment park on the Merri Creek in the inner-north of Melbourne, Australia. It is a place for community to gather, experiment, learn and celebrate the sustainability journey.

What does CERES do? CERES features environmental education programs delivered to thousands of students a year, adult education programs, permaculture & bushfood nursery, organic market, sustainability catering, cafe & a range of other social enterprises, renewable energy, waste & water demonstration facilities, a range of festivals, events & site groups & space to simply enjoy the company of others amidst fresh air and an atmosphere of hope and passion for life.

How will the funds be used?
Community generosity during last year's appeal assisted us in implementing a range of projects including new waste treatment initiatives, a pilot electric car conversion, the aquaponics system, ongoing environmental education for 65,000 student visits and in partnership with over 400 schools, and the development of the 'CERES Story Exhibition' on display in the reception foyer.

These are just a few of the many 'solution-based' projects at CERES demonstrating direct, immediate and accessible responses to problems including global warming, drought and social disadvantage.

As a not-for-profit community based organisation, CERES remains dependent on and extremely grateful for your support. You can support CERES' work in creating the change today.

Key areas of expenditure for funds donated:

Climate change related initiatives
Renovations to the Education Centre to accommodate more community groups and our expanding education programs
Developing training packages for electric car conversions
Growing social enterprises like Seven Stars
Progressing on food exchange networks to improve local food security

Is this appeal tax deductible? Yes

Will I receive a receipt for my donation? Yes, automatically sent to you by email when approved.

There are many ways to donate - select your donation method below

Donate Online

Help to support your community by donating to a community group through our secure online donations service. Donating online ensures 100% of your donation reaches the group of your choice (less 1.228% credit card fee for Visa and Mastercard / less 1.43% card fee for AMEX). Our Community takes no commission or fee for this service.

Donate by Phone

Call +61 (0)3 9387 2609 and have your credit card details on hand to donate over the phone.

Donate by Fax

Download printable donation form and fax to: +61 (0)3 9381 1844

Donate by Mail

Download a printable donation form to send through the post to:
CERES - Community Environment Park
Cnr Roberts and Stewart St
EAST BRUNSWICK VIC 3057

Leave a Bequest

Leave a Bequest to CERES Community Environment Park (Centre for Education & Research in Environmental Strategies) in your will. Click here for further information.

Contact details for this appeal:
Mr Anthony James
CERES Membership and Fundraising Coordinator
Telephone: +61 (0)3 9387 2609
Email: anthonyj@ceres.org.au
Website: www.ceres.org.au

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